What is osmotic pressure in capillaries?

What is osmotic pressure in capillaries? Osmotic pressure is the “pulling” force on water due to the presence of solutes in solution. Albumin proteins are the main source of osmotic pressure in capillaries, pulling water into the blood. What causes osmotic pressure in capillaries? Oncotic pressure, or colloid osmotic-pressure, is a form of osmotic pressure … Continue reading What is osmotic pressure in capillaries?