In Addition to Osmosis, What Force Is Involved in the Movement

question 36

Multiple Choice

In addition to osmosis, what force is involved in the movement of water between the plasma and interstitial fluid spaces?

• A)Oncotic pressure
• B)Buffering
• C)Net filtration
• D)Hydrostatic pressure

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