Which statement is accurate?
A) Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure.
B) Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure.
C) Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure.
D) Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure.

Question

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Filtration at the arterial end of a capillary bed is primarily driven by hydrostatic pressure, which pushes fluid out of the capillaries.

Which Statement Is Accurate