Which of the following types of pressure is a force caused by the amount of plasma proteins in the vascular system and which holds the fluids in the capillaries?
a. oncotic c. protein
b. osmotic d. filtration
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A Correct: Oncotic pressure, which is caused by the amount of plasma proteins in the vascular system, holds fluids in the capillaries.
B Incorrect: Osmotic pressure is a force within the capillary beds that tends to pull water into the capillaries.
C Incorrect: Protein is not a type of pressure caused by the amount of plasma proteins in the vascular system and which holds the fluids in the capillaries.
D Incorrect: Filtration is the movement of a solute based on the force exerted by the weight of the solution.
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