Section 8
Capillary Exchange
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Capillary Dynamics
Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure are opposing factors that drive capillary dynamics.
Transcytosis
Transcytosis is a process by which molecules are transported into the capillaries.
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Bulk Flow: Filtration and Reabsorption
Capillary fluid movement occurs as a result of diffusion (colloid osmotic pressure), transcytosis, and filtration.