What is interstitial fluid? I am confused about what blood is made of and our bodily fluids. I am confused about the extracellular matrix. What is blood plasma? Do both the interstitial fluid and the blood plasma make up the blood within the body?
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Interstitial fluid: It is the fluid that surrounds and fills the spaces between the cells in our body. It is a part of the extracellular fluid, which also includes blood plasma. Interstitial fluid provides nutrients and removes waste from the cells. Show more…
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