Which of the following does not Increase the capillary pressure?
A) Increased arterial pressure
B) Vasodilation
C) Venoconstriction
D) Increased caliber of the aterioles
E) Increased caliber of the veins

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Increased caliber of the veins would not increase capillary pressure. Instead, it would likely decrease resistance to blood flow, allowing blood to flow more easily through the venous system, potentially reducing the pressure in the capillaries. The other options (increased arterial pressure, vasodilation, venoconstriction, and increased caliber of the arterioles) can all lead to increased capillary pressure by either increasing the input pressure to the capillaries or by increasing resistance to outflow.

Which of the Following Does Not Increase the Capillary Pressure