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What happens with blood flow at the arteriole end of a capillary?

A) Pressure forces some fluid out of the capillary into the interstitial fluid.
B) Pressure forces some fluid into the capillary from the interstitial fluid.
C) Osmotic pressure forces fluid out of the capillary into the interstitial fluid.
D) There is no fluid movement in either direction.
E) Osmotic pressure of the blood is lower than at the venule end.

Arteriole End

The distal end of an arteriole where it branches into capillaries, playing a key role in microcirculation and the regulation of blood flow.

Capillary

Smallest diameter blood vessel; exchanges with interstitial fluid occur across its wall.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that occupies the spaces between cells and provides a means of transporting nutrients and waste materials between blood vessels and cells.

  • Understand the basic principles of blood flow and pressure in the cardiovascular system.
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