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Interstitium
In anatomy, the interstitium is a contiguous fluid-filled space existing between a structural barrier, such as a cell membrane or the skin, and internal structures, such as organs, including muscles and the circulatory system. Fluid in this space – the interstitial fluid – is composed of solutes and water draining into the lymphatic system. The interstitial compartment is composed of connective tissues comprising an extracellular matrix, which is situated outside the blood, lymphatic vessels, and the parenchyma of organs. The interstitium has a role in regulating solute concentration, protein transport, and hydrostatic pressure, which may affect human pathology and physiological responses, such as edema, inflammation, and shock.
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In anatomy, the interstitium is a contiguous fluid-filled space existing between a structural barrier, such as a cell membrane or the skin, and internal structures, such as organs, including muscles and the circulatory system. Fluid in this space – the interstitial fluid – is composed of solutes and water draining into the lymphatic system. The interstitial compartment is composed of connective tissues comprising an extracellular matrix, which is situated outside the blood, lymphatic vessels, and the parenchyma of organs. The interstitium has a role in regulating solute concentration, protein transport, and hydrostatic pressure, which may affect human pathology and physiological responses, such as edema, inflammation, and shock.
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