At the arteriole end of the capillary, more fluid leaves the capillary than enters as a result of
A)osmotic pressure.
B)hydrostatic pressure
C)gap junctions.
D)vasodilation.
E)all of these.

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At the arteriole end of the capillary, the hydrostatic pressure is higher than the osmotic pressure, which results in more fluid leaving the capillary than entering. Gap junctions and vasodilation do not directly affect the movement of fluid in or out of the capillary.

At the Arteriole End of the Capillary, More Fluid Leaves