In a Skeletal Muscle Capillary, the Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{c}}\right)$ Is $32 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$

Multiple Choice

In a skeletal muscle capillary, the capillary hydrostatic pressure $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{c}}\right)$ is $32 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , the capillary oncotic pressure $\left(\pi_{\mathrm{c}}\right)$ is $27 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , and the interstitial hydrostatic pressure $\left(\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{i}}\right)$ is $2 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ . Interstitial oncotic pressure $\left(\pi_{\mathrm{i}}\right)$ is negligible. What is the driving force across the capillary wall, and will it favor filtration or absorption?

A) $3 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , favoring absorption
B) $3 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , favoring filtration
C) $7 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , favoring absorption
D) $7 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , favoring filtration
E) $9 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ , favoring filtration