Question

fill in the blanks with the terms provided. not all terms will be used. 1. blood is considered a colloid because it contains proteins in the plasma. most of these are produced by the liver. collectively, these substances exert fluid pressure and prevent the loss of fluid from the blood as it moves through the capillaries. the pressure (click to select) the plasma proteins is called colloid osmotic pressure. this force is responsible for moving fluids into the blood and preventing excess fluid loss between blood capillaries and the interstitial fluid. if plasma protein levels decrease, colloid osmotic pressure will decrease. hydrostatic increase kidneys out of the blood proteins liver osmotic fluid into the blood decrease

Explanation:

Blood is a colloid due to plasma - proteins. The liver produces most of these proteins. They exert fluid pressure to prevent fluid loss from blood. Colloid osmotic pressure of plasma proteins moves fluids into the blood. A decrease in plasma - protein levels leads to a decrease in colloid osmotic pressure.

Answer:

1. proteins
2. liver
3. fluid
4. fluid
5. into the blood
6. decrease