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Animal cells secrete a sticky coat called the extracellular matrix. This layer holds cells together in tissues, and it can also have protective and supportive functions.

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Where is the extracellular fluid found in the body?

Extracellular is outside cells and intracellular is inside, so that extracellular fluid would not be inside cells.


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