10 Questions
Which fluid compartment comprises approximately 75% of the ECF?
Interstitial fluid
What percentage of the body weight does the plasma constitute?
20%
Which fluid compartment constitutes about 40% of body weight?
Intracellular fluid
What is the primary mechanism for the maintenance of a constant internal state in organisms?
Homeostasis
Which of the following is NOT a factor homeostatically regulated?
Body temperature
What percentage of body weight does interstitial fluid constitute?
15%
Which body fluid compartment contributes to about 25% of the ECF?
Plasma
What percentage of body weight does intracellular fluid constitute?
40%
What is the primary factor homeostatically regulated regarding water and electrolytes?
Volume and pressure
What is the primary function of homeostasis according to the provided text?
Maintenance of a constant internal state
Explore the basics of anatomy, the study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts. Learn about various subdivisions including gross anatomy, surface anatomy, regional anatomy, systemic anatomy, developmental anatomy, and clinical anatomy.
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