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Water Arterial Explain Net Loss Capillary End Marks

At the arterial end of a capillary, the hydrostatic pressure is higher than the pressure exerted by the water potential gradient, resulting in a net loss of water from the capillary.

At the arterial end of a capillary, the hydrostatic pressure is higher than the pressure exerted by the water potential gradient, resulting in a net loss of water from the capillary.

Front Explain why there is a net loss of water from a capillary at the arterial end. ( 2 marks)
Back (at arterial end) hydrostatic pressure/blood pressure; 
greater than pressure of water potential gradient /greater than osmotic uptake;

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