What Happens to the Excess Fluid That Leaves the Capillaries

question 38

Multiple Choice

What happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries at the venous end?

• A) The excess fluid is collected in the lymphatic capillaries.
• B) There is no excess fluid; 100% always returns to the capillary beds.
• C) The excess fluid is excreted by the kidneys.
• D) The excess fluid is reabsorbed by the intestines.
• E) The excess fluid will accumulate in the cells, causing them to rupture.

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