The net loss of fluid from blood capillaries increases if
A) plasma filtration decreases.
B) the osmotic pressure of plasma increases.
C) blood pressure increases in the capillaries.
D) the osmotic pressure of interstitial fluid decreases.
E) blood pressure drops below osmotic pressure.

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An increase in blood pressure in the capillaries will increase the net loss of fluid from the blood capillaries, as this increases the hydrostatic pressure pushing fluid out of the capillaries. The other options would decrease the net loss of fluid from the blood capillaries.

The Net Loss of Fluid from Blood Capillaries Increases If