Because net inward pressure in the venular ends of capillaries is less than net outward

pressure in the arteriolar ends of capillaries,

A) the lymphatic vessels push fluid into the capillaries.
B) more fluid leaves the capillaries than returns.
C) the pressure in the venules increases.
D) more fluid flows into the capillaries than moves out.


B

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