Question

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure responsible for "pushing" lymph from the interstitial compartment to the lymph capillaries.

(a) True
(b) False

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A. true.

Explanation:

Hydrostatic pressure is the main driving force that helps lymph move between capillaries and interstitial compartment or tissues. The pressure caused by a fluid against the wall of interstitial is called Interstitial hydrostatic pressure (IFHP). IFHP is comparably low than capillary hydrostatic pressure because lymphatic vessels are regularly absorbing extra fluid from the interstitial compartment.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. true.