👉 The transferred fluid, also known as transudate or exudate depending on the context, refers to a type of fluid that moves across capillary walls due to differences in hydrostatic and oncotic pressure gradients. In healthy tissues, the fluid balance is maintained by these pressures; however, in areas of increased pressure (such as in inflamed or damaged tissues) or decreased oncotic pressure (due to low protein levels), fluid leaks out of the capillaries, accumulating in the interstitial space. This accumulation can result in edema, swelling, or fluid buildup in affected areas. The transferred fluid typically contains proteins and small molecules that are normally retained within the blood, making it distinct from interstitial fluid which is more balanced in composition.
