In capillary exchange, _____ is favored at the arteriole end of a capillary due to the higher ______ pressure.


a. filtration; hydrostatic
b. filtration; colloid osmotic
c. reabsorption; hydrostatic
d. reabsorption; colloid osmotic


a. filtration; hydrostatic

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