What is the main force that causes fluids to enter the venous end of a capillary?
A. Colloid osmotic pressure in the capillary (blood plasma)
B. Hydrostatic pressure in the capillary
C. Colloid osmotic pressure in the interstitial fluid
D. Hydrostatic force in the interstitial fluid
Answer: A
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