Which body fluid is the fluid within the cells, constituting about 70% of the total body water?
A) Extracellular fluid (ECF)
B) Intracellular fluid (ICF)
C) Intravascular fluid
D) Interstitial fluid
Ans: B
Intracellular fluid is the fluid within the cells, constituting about 70% of total body fluid. Extracellular fluid is all fluid outside the cells and includes intravascular and interstitial fluids.
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