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