Capillaries , Bulk flow, and fluid movement
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Structure of capillaries?
one layer of endothelial cells
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Why is blood flow slow in capillaries?
large total cross-sectional area
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What passes easily through capillaries?
Water-soluble (through pores) and lipid-soluble substances
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What is capillary hydrostatic pressure?
pushes fluid out of capillaries
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What is plasma osmotic pressure?
pulls fluid into capillaries
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What causes bulk flow?
balance of hydrostatic and osmotic pressures?
