Some of the fluid that leaks out of the capillaries is pulled back nearer to the end of the capillary bed by:

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The fluid that leaks out of the capillaries is high in solutes, resulting in a higher osmotic pressure in the capillaries compared to the interstitial fluid. This osmotic pressure draws the fluid back towards the capillaries, preventing excessive fluid accumulation in the tissues.

Some of the Fluid That Leaks Out of the Capillaries