If capillary pressure exceeds plasma oncotic pressure,
A)more fluid enters the capillary from the interstitial
B)no net flux of fluid occurs.
C)blood volume expansion occurs.
D)more fluid leaves the capillaries to enter the interstitium

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If capillary pressure exceeds plasma oncotic pressure, more fluid will leave the capillaries to enter the interstitium due to a greater hydrostatic pressure gradient pushing fluid out of the capillaries. This can lead to edema or swelling in the affected area.

If Capillary Pressure Exceeds Plasma Oncotic Pressure