2. Outline the forces and factors that determine net filtration pressure; explain the cause and effect of decreased filtration pressure.
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Hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by the fluid within the capillaries pushing against the capillary walls, while oncotic pressure is the force exerted by proteins in the blood plasma pulling fluid back into the capillaries. The balance between these Show more…
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