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Section 8

Capillary Exchange

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Capillary Dynamics

Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure are opposing factors that drive capillary dynamics.

Transcytosis

Transcytosis is a process by which molecules are transported into the capillaries.

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Bulk Flow: Filtration and Reabsorption

Capillary fluid movement occurs as a result of diffusion (colloid osmotic pressure), transcytosis, and filtration.

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