The fluid that filters out of the capillaries into the spaces between the cells in tissues is returned to the blood by a combination of transport in the lymphatic system and reabsorption on the venous end of the capillary network.

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This statement is true. The fluid that filters out of the capillaries is called interstitial fluid or tissue fluid. It is collected by lymphatic vessels and returned to the blood circulation via the lymphatic system. Additionally, some fluid is reabsorbed by the venous end of capillaries due to the difference in hydrostatic pressure between the capillaries and interstitial space.

The Fluid That Filters Out of the Capillaries into the Spaces