What Is the Term for Blood Plasma Found in the Spaces Between Tissue Cells?
The human body is a complex system of specialized cells combined to create various organs and systems. Special fluids delivered through the blood provide the necessary liquid environment for these cells to thrive. Blood Human bloo comprises multiple cells including erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and platelets (blood-clotting cells). Plasma The various cells in human blood travel through a liquid known as plasma. Plasma is both in the blood vessels and outside the vessel walls. Interstitial Fluid Interstitial fluid is the term for blood plasma found in the spaces between tissue cells. Components Interstitial fluid comprises water, amino acids, sugar, fatty acids, coenzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and salts. All of the nutrients in plasma are essential components for cell development and division. Amount The average person has 11 liters of interstitial fluid.
