Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 21, Problem 6CP
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The process of entry and exit of the substances into and out of the blood plasma.
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The cardiovascular system helps in the flow of the blood via capillaries to allow the capillary exchange, that is, the exchange of substances or materials between the interstitial fluid and the blood. The materials enter as well as leave the capillaries through three mechanisms, namely transcytosis, diffusion, and bulk flow.
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