Starling forces regulate sodium and water reabsorption by the proximal tubule. Which of the following changes in Starling forces would increase reabsorption?

A. increase in capillary hydrostatic pressure
B. increase in capillary oncotic pressure
C. decrease in capillary oncotic pressure
D. decrease in the permeability of the peritubular capillary to sodium and water


ANS: B

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