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CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

In a capillary, Pc is 30 mm Hg, Pi is −2 mm Hg, πc is 25 mm Hg, and πi is 2 mmHg. What is the direction of fluid movement and the net driving force?

ExplanationThe net driving force can be calculated with the Starling equation Net pressure: (Pc - Pi) - (πc - πi) : [(30-(-2))-(25-2)]mmHg : 32mmHg - 23mmHg : 9mmHg Because the net pressure is positive, filtration out of the capillary will occur