The most important force causing net water flow across capillary walls is ________.

A) osmotic pressure of plasma proteins
B) hydrostatic pressure of capillary blood
C) hydrostatic pressure of interstitial fluid
D) intracellular hydrostatic pressure


B) hydrostatic pressure of capillary blood

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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An arteriole is an example of what type of artery?

A. Resistance B. Conducting C. Distributing D. None of these are correct.

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What is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

A. An organ that is not necessary for the digestion process B. An organ that food passes through, but it does not secrete any digestive enzymes C. An organ that accomplishes mechanical digestion of food D. An organ that contributes secretions into the alimentary canal, but food does not pass through it E. An organ that is part of the alimentary canal

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What is necessary for the production of T3 and T4 thyroid hormone?

A) calcium B) amino acids C) iodine D) chloride

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