Substances Tend to Leave the Bloodstream at the Arterial End

Multiple Choice

Substances tend to leave the bloodstream at the arterial end of the capillary because ________.

A) osmotic pressure is higher than blood pressure at the arterial end of the capillary
B) osmotic pressure is higher than blood pressure at the venule end of the capillary
C) blood pressure is higher than osmotic pressure at the arterial end of the capillary
D) blood pressure is higher than osmotic pressure at the venule end of the capillary
E) interstitial pressure is higher than osmotic pressure at the arterial end of the capillary