Concerning the exchange between blood and interstitial fluid at systemic capillaries,

A. the fluid reabsorbed into the capillary exactly matches the amount filtered by the capillary.
B. more fluid is absorbed and reabsorbed than is filtered.
C. more fluid is filtered than reabsorbed.


Answer: C

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