Understanding Edema and Its Impact on Body Tissues

This chapter provides an in-depth look at edema, defining it as the swelling resulting from excessive fluid in body tissues. It explores how edema affects various cell types within different tissues, discussing the complexities of fluid accumulation in intra- and extracellular spaces. The conversation also emphasizes the distribution of water in the body, highlighting the predominance of water within cells and addressing the factors influencing fluid movement inside and outside cells.