A large increase in albumin concentration in the plasma of a dog would result in which of the following?
A) an increase in blood volume and a decrease in lymph volume
B) a decrease in blood volume and an increase in lymph volume
C) an increase in blood volume and an increase in lymph volume
D) a decrease in blood volume and a decrease in lymph volume

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An increase in albumin concentration in the plasma would lead to an increase in the osmotic pressure of the blood, drawing more fluid into the blood vessels from the interstitial spaces, thereby increasing blood volume and decreasing lymph volume.

A Large Increase in Albumin Concentration in the Plasma of a Dog