| Front | flow of blood through capillaries |
|---|---|
| Back | higher hydrostatic (vs. blood osmotic) pressure at arteriole end of capillary forces bloodstream oxygen/nutrients into tissue fluid, lower pressure at venule end allows tissue's CO2/urea into bloodstream |
Tags: 6_2_blood_system
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