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The most important force causing net water flow across capillary walls is ______? MULTIPLE CHOICE?

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a. hydrostatic pressure of capillary blood

b. osmotic pressure of plasma proteins

c. hydrostatic pressure of interstitial fluid

d. intracellular hydrostatic pressure

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  1. a. hydrostatic pressure of capillary blood

    b. osmotic pressure of plasma proteins

    Both are important - if a. is greater than b. there will be net flow of water out of the capillary.  If b. is greater than a. there will be net flow of water into the capillary.


  2. When in doubt, pick "C". :D

    I think it's right anyway...

  3. My vote is B..


  4. my GUESS is b.

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