Excessive tissue fluid (oedema) in the legs may

A. True   Oedema is an increase in the interstitial component of ECF.

B. True   Albumin deficiency reduces plasma colloid osmotic pressure.

C. True   Protein accumulates in interstitial fluid and reduces the colloid osmotic pressure gradient across the capillary wall.

D. True   This contributes to a new pressure equilibrium.

E. False   Arteriolar constriction in hypertension raises arterial, but not capillary, pressure.