Body Fluids Quizz

A cation has a(n) ________ charge.

• neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Alternative

Interstitial fluid (IF) is ________.

• the fluid in the cytosol of the cells

• the fluid component of blood

• the fluid that bathes all of the body’s cells except for blood cells

• the intracellular fluids found between membranes

Approximately, what percentage of total body water is in the extracellular fluid compartment?

• 35%

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

Average of blood volume

• 4L

• 5L

• 6L

• 7L

Percent of potassium in extracellular fluid to total potassium in the body is about.........

• 1%

• 1.5%

• 2%

• 2.5%

Which one is responsible for major determinant of intracellular osmolarity?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sulfur

The Second Most hydrated tissue in the body.........

• Adipose tissue

• Brain

• Kidney

• Heart

Most intracellular potassium is contained within.......

• Nerve cells

• Blood cells

• Epithelial cells

• Muscle cells

Water is synthesized inside the body as a result of oxidation of carbohydrates, adding about 200L/day.

• True

• False