Starling Forces Flashcards

1
Q

~ Favors FILTRATION
~ determined by PRESSURE and RESISTANCE in arteries and veins

Normal value: 25 mmHg

A

CAPILLARY HYDROSTATIC Pressure

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~ Opposes filtration; Favors ABSORPTION
~ INC by INC plasma PROTEIN concentration

Normal value: 28 mmHg

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CAPILLARY ONCOTIC pressure

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3
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~ Opposes filtration; Favors ABSORPTION
~ Slightly NEG due to lymphatic pump

Normal value: -3 mmHg

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INTERSTITIAL HYDROSTATIC pressure

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4
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~ Favors FILTRATION
~ determined by interstitial PROTEIN concentration

Normal value: 8 mmHg

A

INTERSTITIAL ONCOTIC pressure

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5
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~ Promotes filtration

~ Hydraulic conductance of capillary wall

A

FILTRATION COEFFICIENT

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6
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What is the NORMAL NET FILTRATION

A

2 mL/min

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