A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammals9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q341 Mark
Which statement about tissue fluid formation is correct?
AThe hydrostatic pressure of blood decreases from the arteriole end to the venule end of a capillary.
BThe water potential is always higher in the blood in the capillaries than in the tissue fluid in the surrounding tissues.
CNo cells move out of the blood in the capillaries into the tissue fluid.
DMost tissue fluid formation occurs at the venule end of a capillary.
✓ Correct answer
A: The hydrostatic pressure of blood decreases from the arteriole end to the venule end of a capillary.
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