377 An axial piston, variable stroke pump is used in a vessel's hydraulic steering gear. Under pressure, oil continually leaks out from between the valve plate/ cylinder barrel and will __________.

A. cause loss of hydraulic oil from the system
B. result in extreme damage to the pump
C. cause damage to the pump if not continually drained from the pump casing
D. result in the system high side pressure to substantially drop off