What is Interstitial fluid?
{{Orphan|date=May 2009}} '''Interstitial fluid''' is a type of [[fluid]] in the body. It is found in the interstitial spaces or tissue spaces - the fluid-filled areas that surround [[cell]]s. It makes up about 3/4 of all [[extracellular fluid]]. Its main purpose is provide cells with nutrients and assist the cells in waste removal. Some components of interstitial fluid are [[blood plasma|plasmatic]], [[lymphatic system|lymphatic]], [[intraocular fluid|intraocular]], [[synovial fluid|synovial]], [[pericardial fluid|pericardial]], [[intrapleural fluid|intrapleural]], [[peritoneal fluid|peritoneal]], and [[digestive fluid|digestive]] fluids. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Physiology]]