Large proteins such as albumin remain in capillaries rather than diffusing out,

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luvbio

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on: Sep 7, 2013

Large proteins such as albumin remain in capillaries rather than diffusing out, resulting in the
A) loss of osmotic pressure in the capillaries.
B) development of an osmotic pressure difference across capillary walls.
C) loss of fluid from capillaries.
D) increased diffusion of CO2.
E) increased diffusion of Hb.

federox

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Reply #1 on: Sep 8, 2013

I remember it being B

GL

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