In the case of edema, excess fluid is held in which fluid compartment(s)?
a. intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid
b. interstitial fluid
c. intracellular fluid
d. blood plasma
Ans: b. interstitial fluid
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false