Tissue Fluid (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What does tissue fluid surround in the body?
What does tissue fluid surround in the body?
All cells
Which of these is NOT a component of tissue fluid?
Which of these is NOT a component of tissue fluid?
Large proteins
What process forces small molecules out of blood plasma through capillary walls?
What process forces small molecules out of blood plasma through capillary walls?
Ultrafiltration
Why do blood cells remain in capillaries during tissue fluid formation?
Why do blood cells remain in capillaries during tissue fluid formation?
Too large to cross membrane barriers
Where is hydrostatic pressure highest in the capillary network?
Where is hydrostatic pressure highest in the capillary network?
At the arterial end
What creates an osmotic effect that draws water back into capillaries?
What creates an osmotic effect that draws water back into capillaries?
Plasma proteins in blood
Why does tissue fluid return to capillaries at the venous end?
Why does tissue fluid return to capillaries at the venous end?
Internal pressure becomes lower
What strengthens the osmotic gradient at the venous end?
What strengthens the osmotic gradient at the venous end?
Plasma retains proteins
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Collect excess tissue fluid
Which mechanism does NOT move lymph through vessels?
Which mechanism does NOT move lymph through vessels?
Heart pumping