Question

multiple choice question
which force opposes hydrostatic pressure along with the capillary and interstitial pressures?

• hyperstatic pressure
• mean arterial pressure
• equilibrium
• colloid osmotic pressure

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall concepts in physiology (a subfield of Natural Science, specifically Biology/Medicine and Health). Hydrostatic pressure (from blood in capillaries) and interstitial pressure are opposed by colloid osmotic pressure (due to plasma proteins, pulling fluid back into capillaries). Hyperstatic pressure is not a standard term here, mean arterial pressure is a measure of blood pressure, and equilibrium is a state, not a force opposing. So colloid osmotic pressure is the correct force.

Answer:

D. Colloid osmotic pressure