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. Which of the following statements regarding tissue fluid exchange are true?

Solute exchange between the capillaries and tissues occurs mainly by diffusion. correct incorrect

The plasma proteins play an important role in tissue fluid exchange. correct incorrect

Capillary pressure depends mainly on venous pressure. correct incorrect

All of the fluid that passes from the capillaries to the tissues is returned to the blood via the lymphatic circulation. correct incorrect

The lymph has the same ionic composition as the plasma but has a higher oncotic pressure. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements is true

The lymph and cerebrospinal fluid are formed in the same way. correct incorrect

The lymph formed in the tissues has a similar composition to plasma correct incorrect

Vasomotion aids fluid uptake from the interstitial space. correct incorrect

The production of lymph is increased when venous pressure is raised. correct incorrect

Oedema is caused by excessive fluid resorption from the tissues correct incorrect

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. The movement of fluid into the tissues is favoured during lymphatic obstruction

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The plasma oncotic pressure is a major factor in the exchange of fluid between the capillaries and the tissues

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Afferent and efferent lymph have a similar composition

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The flow of lymph is driven by contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the large lymphatics.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect