MDCAT Biology MCQ #2145

In a capillary, the rate of fluid filtration is determined by which factor?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2145

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a capillary, the rate of fluid filtration is determined by which factor?

    • A) Capillary hydrostatic pressure
    • B) Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure
    • C) Capillary oncotic pressure
    • D) All of the above pressures

    Answer: All of the above pressures

    Explanation: Fluid filtration is determined by balance of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures across capillary wall.