Identify the conditions that would shift the balance between hydrostatic and osmotic forces

What will be an ideal response?


Any condition that affects either blood pressure or osmotic pressures in the blood or tissues will shift the balance between hydrostatic and osmotic forces.

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A) cardiac tamponade. B) mitral valve prolapse. C) pleural effusion. D) cardiomyopathy. E) pericarditis.

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In ________, joints are inflamed, swollen, and painful.

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

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Immunoglobulins that are found on the surface of B lymphocytes and may play a role in regulation of the humoral immune response are _________.

A) IgG. B) IgM. C) IgE. D) IgD. E) IgA.

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The nasal cavities are lined with mucous membrane, and the air is ________ as it passes through

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

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