Increased pressure in the interstitial fluid and the presence of anchoring filaments facilitate the movement of interstitial fluid into the lymphatic capillaries.

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Increased pressure in the interstitial fluid helps push fluid into the lymphatic capillaries, while anchoring filaments pull the capillary walls open wider in response to increased interstitial fluid, facilitating the entry of fluid into the lymphatic system.

Increased Pressure in the Interstitial Fluid and the Presence of Anchoring