Net Filtration Pressure: Balancing Fluid Movement In Capillaries
The net filtration pressure (NFP) is determined by the balance between the hydrostatic pressure and the osmotic pressure across the capillary membrane. Hydrostatic pressure, generated by the heart’s pumping action, forces fluid out of the capillary into the interstitial space. Osmotic pressure, created by the concentration gradient of proteins in the blood plasma, draws fluid … Read more