What is the difference between a crystalloid and a colloid solution?
A. Crystalloids do not contain large protein molecules.
B. Colloids rapidly move from the vascular space.
C. Crystalloids contain large protein molecules.
D. Colloids poorly expand the vascular compartment.
Answer: A. Crystalloids do not contain large protein molecules.
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