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Which compartment does the extracellular compartment consist of?
Which compartment does the extracellular compartment consist of?
- Gastrointestinal tract and excretory system
- Pericardial and peritoneal fluid
- Plasma and interstitial fluid (correct)
- Synovial and cerebrospinal fluid
What is the term used to describe the maintenance of static or constant conditions in the internal environment?
What is the term used to describe the maintenance of static or constant conditions in the internal environment?
- Hypertonicity
- Isotonicity
- Hemostasis
- Homeostasis (correct)
Which property is involved in the disturbance of fluid and electrolyte metabolism?
Which property is involved in the disturbance of fluid and electrolyte metabolism?
- Muscle strength
- Bone density
- Blood cell count
- Body fluid-volume (correct)
What do all body fluids, including intracellular and extracellular, contain?
What do all body fluids, including intracellular and extracellular, contain?
What are the solutions of body fluids composed of?
What are the solutions of body fluids composed of?