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Set 5 10 Microcirculation And Solute Exchange

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Question 1

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The major force opposing fluid filtration from the capillaries to the interstitial fluid is the

A) Capillary hydrostatic pressure
B) Capillary oncotic pressure
C) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure
D) Interstitial fluid oncotic pressure
E) Filtration coefficient

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Question 2

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Flow-limited transfer refers to transfer that

A) Occurs by bulk flow across the capillary
B) Increases nearly linearly with flow
C) Is limited by the concentration of solute
D) Occurs when the diffusion gradient is greatest
E) Occurs when flow is fastest

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Question 3

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Growing children subjected to low protein diets have lower levels of albumin in their blood. This should cause

A). Septicem ia
B) Anem ia
C) Lactose intolerance
D) Edema
E) Filariasis

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