The Vascular Pressure That Declines from Roughly 35 Mm Hg

Question

The vascular pressure that declines from roughly 35 mm Hg to about 18 mm Hg is the
A) venous pressure.
B) capillary hydrostatic pressure.
C) diastolic pressure.
D) peripheral pressure.
E) pulse pressure.

Accepted Answer

The vascular pressure that declines from roughly 35 mm Hg to about 18 mm Hg is the capillary hydrostatic pressure. This pressure gradient is necessary for the filtration of fluids and nutrients from the capillary into the interstitial fluid surrounding the tissues.