Determine fluid movement when hydrostatic pressure exceeds colloid osmotic pressure at the arteriolar end of the capillary.

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When the hydrostatic pressure (the pressure exerted by fluid) exceeds the colloid osmotic pressure (pressure exerted by solutes in the blood) at the arteriolar end of the capillary, there is a net movement of fluid out of the capillary and into the surrounding tissues. This process is called filtration, where fluid and small solutes are pushed out of the capillary due to the high pressure. This allows nutrients, oxygen, and other important substances to reach the surrounding tissues.

Determine Fluid Movement When Hydrostatic Pressure Exceeds Colloid Osmotic Pressure