A decrease in which of the following is the most likely cause of peripheral edema in a patient with long-term alcoholism and liver disease?
AInterstitial colloid osmotic pressure
BInterstitial hydrostatic pressure
CCapillary hydrostatic pressure
DPlasma colloid osmotic pressure
The largest component of the total peripheral resistance is due to:
AVenules
BArterioles
CCapillaries
DPrecapillary sphincters
Hormone necessary for water and sodium balance is
AProgesterone
BCortisol
CEstrogen
DAldosterone
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