Plasma accounts for ______ L of the extracellular fluid.
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The question is asking for the specific volume of plasma in relation to the total extracellular fluid, requiring knowledge of human physiology and fluid compartmentation.
Answer
Approximately 3 liters.
Plasma accounts for approximately 3 liters of the extracellular fluid.
Answer for screen readers
Plasma accounts for approximately 3 liters of the extracellular fluid.
More Information
The extracellular fluid (ECF) is divided into plasma and interstitial fluid, with plasma constituting around 20% of the ECF.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the proportion of total body water and ECF for different compartments.
Sources
- Extracellular fluid - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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