The osmotic pressure difference between the plasma inside the capillary beds and the interstitial fluid surrounding the cells favors filtration of fluid.

Name: The osmotic pressure difference between the plasma inside the capillary beds and the interstitial fluid surrounding the cells favors filtration of fluid.
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The osmotic pressure difference actually favors the reabsorption of fluid back into the capillaries, while hydrostatic pressure favors filtration.

The Osmotic Pressure Difference Between the Plasma Inside the Capillary