Chapter 18.10, Problem 17CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The answers to the following:

a. To predict the flow of fluid if a severe bacterial infection occurs in the surrounding tissue.

b. To calculate the NFP at the venous end of the capillary if OP increases to 10 mm Hg.

c. The direction of fluid flow at the venous end.

Introduction:

Blood flow is also known as tissue perfusion. It is involved in transporting nutrients and oxygen to the tissues, exchanging of gases, absorbing nutrients, and producing urine. The flow of blood to all the organs is maintained for their proper function.