Physiology The first step for lymphatic vessels to remove excess fluid from interstial tissue spaces is by A Generating a lower intravascular than tissue hydrostatic pressure B Contracting and forcing lymph into larger lymphatics C Opening and closing one-way valves in the lymph vessels D Lowering the colloid osmotic pressure inside the lymph vessel π‘ Explanation The first step for lymphatic vessels to remove excess fluid from interstial tissue spaces is by β Correct Answer: A. Generating a lower intravascular than tissue hydrostatic pressure