Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 49 - Circulatory Systems - 49.4 - Circulatory System Functions Depend on Blood and Blood Vessels - 49.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1062: 3

Answer

As explained by the principles of Starling’s forces, blood pressure forces water and small solutes out of the capillaries and osmotic pressure withdraws water back into the capillaries. These forces are correlated to prevent too many solutes from exiting the bloodstream at the same time.

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As explained by the principles of Starling’s forces, blood pressure forces water and small solutes out of the capillaries and osmotic pressure withdraws water back into the capillaries. These forces are correlated to prevent too many solutes from exiting the bloodstream at the same time.
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