The formation of lymph increases as a result of
A. decreasing volume of tissue fluid.
B. decreasing protein concentration in tissue fluid.
C. increasing hydrostatic pressure in tissue fluid.
D. increasing osmotic pressure in blood capillaries.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) structural maintenance B) growth and repair C) production of secretions D) creation of essential amino acids E) regulation of homeostasis
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).