Which of the following definitions correctly describes plasma colloid osmotic pressure?
A) the pressure on capillary walls due to the presence of plasma proteins
B) the pressure on capillary walls due to the immobilization of plasma protein colloids
C) the pressure exerted on the inner surfaces of capillary walls by water in blood
D) the pressure exerted on the outer surfaces of capillary walls by water in interstitial fluid
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