In normal capillary exchange, what is net hydrostatic pressure based on?
A) The difference between the hydrostatic pressure within the capillary, as compared with the hydrostatic pressure of the interstitial fluid
B) The relative osmotic pressures in the blood and the interstitial fluid
C) The difference between the hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure within the capillary
D) The difference between the concentrations of blood cells, plasma proteins, and dissolved substances in the blood and the interstitial fluid

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Net hydrostatic pressure is determined by the difference between the hydrostatic pressure inside the capillary and the hydrostatic pressure in the interstitial fluid. This pressure difference drives fluid out of the capillaries into the interstitial space.

In Normal Capillary Exchange, What Is Net Hydrostatic Pressure Based