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1
Q

Opposes filtration (favors absorption)

Increased by increases in plasma portein concentration

Normal value: 28mmHg

A

CAPILLARY ONCOTIC PRESSURE

2
Q

Opposes filtration ( favors absorption)

Slightly negative due to lymphatic pump

Normal value: -3mmHg

A

INTERSTITIAL HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE

3
Q

Favors filtration

Determined by interstitial protein concentration

Normal value: 8mmHg

A

INTERSTITIAL ONCOTIC PRESSURE

4
Q

Hydraulic conductance of capillary wall

A

FILTRATION COEFFICIENT

5
Q

NORMAL NET FILTRATION

A

Normal value: 2mL/min

6
Q

Favors filtration

Determined by pressure and resistance in areteries and veins

Normal value: 25mmHg

A

CAPILLARY HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE