When blood pressure is greater than the blood colloid osmotic pressure, there is

A. a net movement of fluid into the capillary.
B. a net movement of fluid out of the capillary.
C. less lymph formed.
D. a decrease in the volume of the interstitial fluid.
E. a decreased likelihood of edema.


B

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