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What is the primary component of the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the primary component of the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Which ion is found in high concentrations in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Which ion is found in high concentrations in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the approximate percentage of body water contained within the intracellular fluid compartment?
What is the approximate percentage of body water contained within the intracellular fluid compartment?
Which statement correctly describes the distribution of fluid compartments in the body?
Which statement correctly describes the distribution of fluid compartments in the body?
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Which of the following components is found in high quantities in the extracellular fluid compared to the intracellular fluid?
Which of the following components is found in high quantities in the extracellular fluid compared to the intracellular fluid?
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Study Notes
Body Fluid Distribution
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Body fluids are divided into two main compartments: intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF).
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ICF represents approximately two-thirds of total body water and is found within cells.
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ECF comprises one-third of total body water and is found outside cells, including interstitial spaces and blood vessels.
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ECF is high in sodium, calcium, and chloride, with moderate bicarbonate levels and low potassium levels.
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ICF contains low levels of sodium, calcium, chloride, and bicarbonate, but high levels of potassium.
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Explore the distribution of body fluids through this quiz. Understand the differences between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF), including their composition and roles in the body. Test your knowledge of the proportions and electrolyte levels in these compartments.
