Net filtration pressure (NFP) is equal to the
A) blood hydrostatic pressure minus the tissue hydrostatic pressure.
B) colloid osmotic pressure in the blood divided by resistance in the tissue.
C) blood pressure times the total peripheral resistance.
D) net hydrostatic pressure minus the net colloid osmotic pressure.
E) osmotic pressure in the tissue minus the hydrostatic pressure in the blood.

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Net filtration pressure (NFP) is calculated as the difference between the net hydrostatic pressure and the net colloid osmotic pressure, which determines the movement of fluid across capillary membranes.

Net Filtration Pressure (NFP) Is Equal to the