If Capillary Pore Size Increases,as in Severe Burns

Question

If capillary pore size increases,as in severe burns,
A) capillary filtration of water decreases.
B) albumin is filtered from the capillaries and is deposited in the tissue space.
C) blood volume overload develops, causing the heart to fail.
D) all of the above occur.

Accepted Answer

When capillary pore size increases in severe burns, albumin is filtered from the capillaries and deposited in the tissue space. This can lead to edema and fluid accumulation in the tissue. However, capillary filtration of water may increase or decrease depending on other factors such as capillary hydrostatic pressure and oncotic pressure. Blood volume overload causing heart failure is not directly related to capillary pore size.