Utah Master Esthetician Practice Exam

A collection of fluid in the tissues is called what?

1. Exudate

2. Edema

3. Abscess

4. Fluid retention

The correct answer is: Edema

The term that best describes a collection of fluid in the tissues is "edema." Edema occurs when excess fluid builds up in the spaces between the cells, leading to swelling in the affected area. This can happen due to various factors such as inflammatory responses, injury, or compromised blood flow. Exudate refers to fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues, typically due to inflammation or injury, and often contains proteins, cells, and other components, which is different from general fluid accumulation. An abscess is a localized collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body, commonly resulting from infection. Fluid retention, while it denotes an increase in body fluid, is a more general term that can include various causes and does not specifically refer to the fluid being present in the tissues as edema does.