What are the two main fluid compartments? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Intracellular fluid compartment
(ICF)
2. Extracellular fluid compartment (ECF)
What are the three components of the Extracellular fluid compartment (ECF)? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Interstitial Fluid
2. Intravascular Fluid
3. Transcellular Fluid
Intracellular Fluid (ICF) - CORRECT ANSWER Fluid inside the cell
How much of the body's fluid is intracellular fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER 2/3 of body fluid
Why is Intracellular Fluid important? - CORRECT ANSWER It is essential for cellular function &
metabolism
Extracellular Fluid (ECF) - CORRECT ANSWER Fluid outside the cell
What is the main component of Extracellular Fluid (ECF)? - CORRECT ANSWER Interstitial Fluid
What is the smallest component of Extracellular Fluid (ECF)? - CORRECT ANSWER Transcellular Fluid
Interstitial Fluid - CORRECT ANSWER Fluid between the cells in the body
Excessive fluid in the interstitial space is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Edema
Intravascular Fluid - CORRECT ANSWER In the arteries, veins, and capillaries as plasma and lymphatic
fluid.