The force that pulls water across membranes is referred to as:
A) edema force
B) diffusion force
C) electrolyte force
D) osmotic pressure
E) gradient pressure

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Osmotic pressure is the force that pulls water across membranes, from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, in an attempt to balance the concentration of solutes on either side of the membrane.

The Force That Pulls Water Across Membranes Is Referred to As