How bulk flow determines the movement of the fluid and solutes between blood and lymph Flashcards
1
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What are the two important pressure that contribute to bulk flow out of capillaries (blood vessels)?
A
Hydrostatic pressure and colloid osmotic pressure
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What is the hydrostatic pressure?
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There is high pressure in the blood vessels/capillaries compared to the interstitial fluid/ECF which pushes fluid out to the interstitial space.
Exerts pressure against the wall of the capillaries, driving fluid outside the capillaries
higher hydrostatic pressure= net filtration
3
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What is colloid osmotic pressure?
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