The liquid between organs is called interstitial fluid.
What is Interstitial Fluid?
Interstitial fluid is a clear, yellowish fluid that surrounds and bathes the cells of your body. It makes up about 15% of your body weight and plays a crucial role in:
- Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells.
- Removing waste products from cells.
- Maintaining the body's fluid balance.
- Regulating body temperature.
How Does Interstitial Fluid Work?
Interstitial fluid is constantly being filtered from the blood through tiny blood vessels called capillaries. As blood flows through these capillaries, some of the fluid leaks out and surrounds the cells. This fluid contains a mixture of water, proteins, salts, and other dissolved substances.
What Happens to Interstitial Fluid?
Once the interstitial fluid has delivered its nutrients and removed waste, it is collected by another set of tiny vessels called lymph vessels. These vessels carry the fluid, now called lymph, back to the bloodstream.
Why is Interstitial Fluid Important?
Interstitial fluid is essential for the health of your cells. Without it, cells would not be able to receive the nutrients they need or get rid of waste products. This would lead to cell death and eventually organ failure.
