What factors affect the passage of molecules to pass through a permeable membrane? Select all that apply.
A) Osmotic pressure
B) Hydrostatic pressure
C) Size of the molecule
D) Composition of the body fluid
E) Compatibility of the electrical charges of the molecule, the membrane and the body fluid

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Osmotic pressure, hydrostatic pressure, size of the molecule, and electrical charge compatibility all influence the movement of molecules through a permeable membrane. Osmotic and hydrostatic pressures drive the movement, while size and charge affect permeability.

What Factors Affect the Passage of Molecules to Pass Through