How is excess tissue fluid returned to the blood stream?
A. It is picked up by lymphatic vessels and then returned to the blood stream.
B. The high concentration of tissue fluid solutes causes diffusion of materials to the blood.
C. Low blood pressure pulls it back into the capillaries.
D. The excess fluid is not returned to the blood stream.
Answer: A
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