The two major fluid compartments in the body are called the:
a. intracellular and extracellular.
b. intracellular and interstitial.
c. interstitial and extracellular.
d. interstitial and intravascular.
a
Body water is distributed between two major
compartments—intracellular and extracellular. Intracellular
fluid is the fluid contained within the cells which accounts
for approximately 40% of body weight. Extracellular fluid
is located outside the cells and can be further divided into
intravascular and interstitial.
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