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The primary force that moves fluid out of capillaries is ________ pressure whereas the primary opposing force that moves fluid into capillaries is ________ pressure.Question 5Select one:a.systolic; diastolicb.hydrostatic; osmoticc.blood; interstitiald.osmotic; hydrostatice.plasma; extracellularClear my choice

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The primary force that moves fluid out of capillaries is ________ pressure whereas the primary opposing force that moves fluid into capillaries is ________ pressure.Question 5Select one:a.systolic; diastolicb.hydrostatic; osmoticc.blood; interstitiald.osmotic; hydrostatice.plasma; extracellularClear my choice

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The primary force that moves fluid out of capillaries is hydrostatic pressure whereas the primary opposing force that moves fluid into capillaries is osmotic pressure. So, the correct answer is b. hydrostatic; osmotic.

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