A tissue capillary bed has a hydrostatic pressure of 25 mm Hg and an oncotic pressure of 10 mm Hg. The filtration pressure is _____ mm Hg.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Name: A tissue capillary bed has a hydrostatic pressure of 25 mm Hg and an oncotic pressure of 10 mm Hg. The filtration pressure is _____ mm Hg. A) 5 B) 10 C) 15 D) 20
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Filtration pressure = hydrostatic pressure - oncotic pressure
Filtration pressure = 25 mm Hg - 10 mm Hg = 15 mm Hg

A Tissue Capillary Bed Has a Hydrostatic Pressure of 25