Some of the Fluid That Leaks Out of the Capillaries

question 51

Multiple Choice

Some of the fluid that leaks out of the capillaries is pulled back nearer to the end of the capillary bed by:

• A)higher blood pressure in the capillaries.
• B)suction from valves.
• C)higher osmotic pressure in the capillaries.
• D)low interstitial fluid pressure.

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