Which of the following correctly compares the factors involved in bulk flow of fluid in systemic and pulmonary capillaries?
A. The protein oncotic pressure inside pulmonary capillaries is significantly greater.
B. There are no lymphatic vessels to remove fluid from lung interstitial fluid.
C. The hydrostatic pressure inside pulmonary capillaries is significantly lower.
D. The protein oncotic pressure is lower in pulmonary interstitial fluid than in typical systemic interstitial fluid.
E. The Starling's forces overwhelmingly favor reabsorption all along the length of pulmonary capillaries.
C
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