Question

In general it is expected that ________. Group of answer choices osmotic pressure will be lower in the arteriole end of the capillary bed compared to the venous end hydrostatic pressure will rise as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed hydrostatic pressure will remain constant throughout the capillary bed hydrostatic pressure will drop as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Hydrostatic pressure will drop as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed

Explanation:

The hydrostatic pressure is exerted by a fluid in a specific point as a consequence of the weight of this fluid. Since blood is a fluid, it presents a hydrostatic pressure. In consequence, the blood in the feet have more hydrostatic pressure than the blood in the heart