MedSurg2 Exam 1

the movement of fluid through a cell or blood vessel membrane b/c of hydrostatic pressure differences on both sides of the membrane; occurs b.c of differences in watervolume pressing against the confining walls of the space

is when water molecules in a confined space constantly press outward against the confining walls; "water-pushing" pressure

free movement of particles (colute) across a permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration