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Relative to the normal values for parameters that govern capillary exchange, which of the following is the most likely cause of the edema that results from use of a venous occlusive tourniquet?

A) Decreased interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure

B) Increased mean capillary hydrostatic pressure

C) Increased plasma oncotic pressure

D) Increased capillary filtration coefficient

E) Increased capillary reflection coefficient for plasma proteins

  #2

:arrow: B

  #3

Yep B







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