Starling Forces Flashcards
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