Which of the following conditions would decrease oncotic pressure in the capillaries?
A) High protein diet
B) Liver failure
C) Low blood pressure
D) Low blood glucose

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Oncotic pressure is mainly determined by the concentration of proteins in the blood plasma. In liver failure, there is a decrease in the production of proteins like albumin which leads to a decrease in oncotic pressure. High protein diet, low blood pressure, and low blood glucose do not affect oncotic pressure in the same way.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Decrease Oncotic Pressure in the Capillaries