A patient is 44 years old. Laboratory examination of his blood revealed that content of proteins in plasma was 40 g/l. What influence will be exerted on the transcapillary water exchange?

Answer options

1. Filtration will be decreased, reabsorption - increased
2. Exchange will stay unchanged
3. Both filtration and reabsorption will be decreased
4. Filtration will be increased, reabsorption - decreased
5. Both filtration and reabsorption will be increased

Explanation

The normal value of protein is 60-80g/L and this means a decrease in oncotic pressure thereby leading to increased filtration and decreased reabsorption.