5 Questions
Which compartment does the extracellular compartment consist of?
Plasma and interstitial fluid
What is the term used to describe the maintenance of static or constant conditions in the internal environment?
Homeostasis
Which property is involved in the disturbance of fluid and electrolyte metabolism?
Body fluid-volume
What do all body fluids, including intracellular and extracellular, contain?
Electrolytes
What are the solutions of body fluids composed of?
Inorganic and organic solutes
Test your knowledge of the major intra and extracellular ions involved in maintaining the body's internal environment. Learn about the concentration balance and regulatory mechanisms that control pH, ionic balance, and osmotic pressure.
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