Which statement is accurate? a. Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure. b. Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure. c. Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure. d. Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure.

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11 September, 06:24

Which statement is accurate? a. Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure. b. Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure. c. Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure. d. Filtration dominates at the venous end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure.

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Alejandra Adams · Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is a. Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by osmotic pressure.

Explanation:

Filtration is the separating of substances based on their different physical and chemical features.