What happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries at the venous end?
A. The excess fluid is collected in the lymphatic capillaries.
B. The excess fluid is reabsorbed by the intestines.
C. There is no excess fluid; 100% always returns to the capillary beds.
D. The excess fluid will accumulate in the cells, causing them to rupture.
E. The excess fluid is excreted by the kidneys.
Answer: A
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