Compare the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments of the body.
What will be an ideal response?
The fluid contained within the cytoplasm of cells constitutes the intracellular compartment. In contrast, the extracellular fluid includes the intravascular fluid (blood plasma), the cerebrospinal fluid, and the interstitial fluid (located between cells). The intracellular compartment constitutes two-thirds of the body's water.
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a) -50 millivolts. b) -70 millivolts. c) +50 millivolts. d) +70 millvolts.