Identify three pressures at the filtration membrane and explain how they influence the net filtration pressure.
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Blood hydrostatic pressure (BHP): This is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the capillaries. It tends to push fluid out of the capillaries and into the interstitial space. The higher the BHP, the greater the force pushing fluid out of the Show more…
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