Whereas diffusion is more important for solute exchange between plasma and interstitial fluid, bulk flow is more important for regulation of the relative volumes of blood and interstitial fluid

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Myocardial infarction can lead to what type of shock?

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A. energy that flows between objects with different temperatures. B. movement of ions or electrons. C. energy that moves in waves. D. the form of energy that actually does work. E. stored energy that could do work but is not doing so.

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Where are neuronal pools located?

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