Various forces affect the movement of water and solutes into and out of blood vessels and cell membranes. Which of the following statements most accurately describes hydrostatic pressure:
a. Hydrostatic pressure pulls fluid by negative pressure into the blood vessel
b. Hydrostatic pressure is governed by the effects of the plasma protein content
c. Hydrostatic pressure decreases as blood pressure increases
d. Hydrostatic pressure is the mechanical pressure against the vessel wall that pulls water out of the
Ans: d. Hydrostatic pressure is the mechanical pressure against the vessel wall that pulls water out of the
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