In capillary beds, there is mass movement of fluids andmolecules into and out of capillary beds. For movement of fluids,simple diffusion is not sufficient and two pressure-basedmechanisms are utilized.
- Describe the action of the competing forces driving filtrationof fluids in a capillary bed.
- Describe the action of the competing forces drivingreabsorption of fluids in a capillary bed.
- Predict how physiological changes in the capillary beds inresponse to an increase in body temperature restoreshomeostasis.
