Why does increased interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure impede capillary filtration more effectively than increased plasma oncotic pressure?

💡 Explanation

Increased interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure reduces the pressure gradient driving fluid out of the capillary because it directly opposes the net filtration pressure. Therefore, filtration is impeded rather than enhanced by vasodilation or active transport, and myogenic tone maintains blood flow.

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