PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the interstitial fluid?
A
fluid that surrounds lymph nodes
B
fluid that surrounds body cells
C
fluid that surrounds lymphocytes
D
fluid that surrounds monocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Interstitial fluid contains glucose, salt, fatty acids and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. The nutrients in interstitial fluid come from blood capillaries Interstitial fluid can also hold waste products which result from metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Body fluid is divided into two compartments: intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid. The water content present on the inside of the cells is called ICF, and the water content present on the outside of the cells forms the ECF. The cell membrane separates the ICF from the ECF.

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