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Fluid balance is studied in blood-perfused muscle preparation with an intact lymphatic system from an experimental animal. After a control period during which all parameters are normal, increasing which of the following is most likely to increase the rate of lymph flow without affecting the protein content of the lymph?

A) Capillary colloid osmotic pressure
B) Capillary hydrostatic pressure
C) Constriction of precapillary sphincters
D) Endothelial transcytosis
E) Width of junctions between endothelial cells


  #2

B?

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  #3

B


  #4

Can you explain?

  #5

well capillary hydrostatic pressure increase will promote more fluid to move out of the capillary and increased lymph volume...correct me if im wrong please ??

  #6

B
Starling forces. Protein is not filtered

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