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What are the components of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What are the components of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
- Plasma and transcellular fluids
- Interstitial fluid and plasma (correct)
- Plasma and synovial fluid
- Interstitial fluid, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid
Which ions are found in large amounts in intracellular fluid?
Which ions are found in large amounts in intracellular fluid?
- Sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate ions
- Calcium, sodium, and potassium ions
- Potassium, magnesium, and phosphate ions (correct)
- Chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate ions
What does the extracellular fluid transport from the cells to the lungs for excretion?
What does the extracellular fluid transport from the cells to the lungs for excretion?
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Glucose
- Oxygen
- Fatty acids
What is the main function of transcellular fluids in the extracellular fluid compartment?
What is the main function of transcellular fluids in the extracellular fluid compartment?
What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?
What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?
What is the composition of the minute fraction of extracellular fluid?
What is the composition of the minute fraction of extracellular fluid?
Which of the following nutrients are found in the extracellular fluid?
Which of the following nutrients are found in the extracellular fluid?
What is the main function of the intracellular fluid?
What is the main function of the intracellular fluid?
Which body fluids are part of the extracellular fluid compartment?
Which body fluids are part of the extracellular fluid compartment?
What does the extracellular fluid contain large amounts of for excretion?
What does the extracellular fluid contain large amounts of for excretion?
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Components of Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
- ECF consists of interstitial fluid, blood plasma, and transcellular fluids
- Interstitial fluid surrounds cells, while blood plasma is the liquid part of blood
- Transcellular fluids include cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and aqueous humor
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
- Large amounts of potassium ions (K+) are found in ICF
- Other ions, such as magnesium (Mg2+) and phosphate (PO42-), are also present in ICF
Functions of Extracellular Fluid
- ECF transports waste products from cells to the lungs for excretion
- Transcellular fluids play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis
Homeostasis
- The main purpose of homeostasis is to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
- Homeostasis is crucial for maintaining cellular functions and overall health
Composition of Extracellular Fluid
- ECF is composed of a small fraction of transcellular fluids, with the majority being interstitial fluid and blood plasma
- The transcellular fluid fraction includes cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and aqueous humor
Nutrients in Extracellular Fluid
- Glucose, amino acids, and other nutrients are present in ECF
Functions of Intracellular Fluid
- The main function of ICF is to maintain cellular metabolism and functions
Extracellular Fluid Compartment
- The extracellular fluid compartment includes blood plasma, interstitial fluid, and transcellular fluids
Excretion
- ECF contains large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) for excretion
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