GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEUROGLIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Extracellular Space Which is the correct statement?
A
They are all wrong
B
The extracellular space is formed by clefts between neurons.
C
The extracellular space surrounds the lymphatic capillaries.
D
The extracellular space is filled with tissue fluid.
E
All are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A True. Tissue fluid: While the blood passes through the blood capillaries, the colorless fluid that comes out of the capillaries and fills the intercellular spaces is called the tissue fluid or interstitial fluid, or extracellular fluid.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main component of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is the interstitial fluid, or tissue fluid, which surrounds the cells in the body. The other major component of the ECF is the intravascular fluid of the circulatory system called blood plasma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fluid found in the spaces around cells. It comes from substances that leak out of blood capillaries (the smallest type of blood vessel). It helps bring oxygen and nutrients to cells and to remove waste products from them.

Detailed explanation-4: -The extracellular fluid (or interstitial fluid) bathing the cells of the brain and spinal cord is cerebrospinal fluid, which contains the same chemical ions and a much higher concentration of water than the intracellular fluid.

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