Which of the following inaccurately represents normal forces across capillary walls?

A) Interstitial fluid oncotic pressure is almost zero.
B) At rest, net filtration occurs across capillary walls.
C) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure increases from arteriole end to venous end.
D) Capillary hydrostatic pressure decreases from arteriole end to venous end.
E) Capillary oncotic pressure is due primarily to plasma proteins.


Answer: C) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure increases from arteriole end to venous end.

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