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What happens when capillary permeability is increased?

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In normal physiology, capillaries are semi-permeable, allowing for the precise exchange of nutrients and waste. However, when capillary permeability is increased, this balance is disrupted, leading to the excessive leakage of fluid and proteins from the bloodstream into surrounding tissues, a process with significant physiological consequences.