Hypotension may cause the net hydrostatic pressure in a capillary to decrease. What would be the effect on the net filtration pressure?
A) A decrease in net filtration pressure
B) An increase in net filtration pressure
C) No change in net filtration pressure

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A decrease in the net hydrostatic pressure in a capillary, as seen with hypotension, would lead to a decrease in the net filtration pressure. This is because the net filtration pressure is directly influenced by the hydrostatic pressure, which drives fluid out of the capillaries.

Hypotension May Cause the Net Hydrostatic Pressure in a Capillary