Human Anatomy Quiz on Body Fluids

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What is the primary function of interstitial fluid?

Deliver materials to cells and remove metabolic waste (correct)

Provide hydration to extracellular matrix

Maintain osmotic balance in blood plasma

Transport nutrients between organs

Which of the following correctly describes the composition of blood plasma?

80% water, 20% organic substances only

Primarily glucose and electrolytes

50% solids, 50% water

A mixture of water, proteins, nutrients, and hormones (correct)

What percentage of extracellular fluid (ECF) is accounted for by plasma?

30%

20% (correct)

50%

10%

Which barrier separates interstitial fluid from blood plasma?

Blood vessel wall Signup and view all the answers

Which component is most abundant in lymph fluid?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What type of fluid is cytosol classified as?

Intracellular fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which substances are primarily found in the interstitial fluid?

Hormones and neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of solids in lymph is made up of proteins?

2-6% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the main role of cytosol in cells?

It is the site of various metabolic processes and signal transduction. Signup and view all the answers

Which fluid composition factors contribute to the variation of body fluid content?

Gender, age, and body composition. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the chief extracellular cation among the following:

Na+ Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes simple diffusion in biological membranes?

It occurs from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes facilitated diffusion?

It utilizes carrier proteins to move substances down their concentration gradient. Signup and view all the answers

How do cations and anions differ in body fluids?

Cations include sodium and potassium, whereas anions include chloride and bicarbonate. Signup and view all the answers

What energy requirement is associated with active transport?

It requires cellular energy to move substances against a concentration gradient. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the role of phosphates in body fluids?

Phosphates constitute a significant portion of intracellular anions. Signup and view all the answers

Human Anatomy Quiz on Body Fluids

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