Which of the following is FALSE regarding the extracellular fluid compartment?

It is made up of blood plasma and interstitial fluid.
Its volume is regulated by the kidneys.
It makes up 65% of the total body water.
It communicates with the intracellular fluid compartment.


It makes up 65% of the total body water.

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