The extracellular fluids throughout the body: a . have the same composition as s

Question

The extracellular fluids throughout the body:

a. have the same composition as seawater.

b. is hypertonic to intracellular fluid.
c. contain proteins but not carbohydrates.

d. is hypotonic to intracellular fluid.
e. can supply water and nutrients to cells.

The intracellular fluids in the body:
a. have the same composition as plasma.
b. is hypotonic to extracellular fluid.
c. determines the composition of extracellular fluids.

d. have a fixed water concentration.
e. differ from cell type to cell type.

Explanation / Answer

(1)

d. is hypotonic to intracellular fluid.

The intracellular fluid is hypertonic with respect to the extracellular fluid, therefore, water moves into the cells by osmosis

(2)e. differ from cell type to cell type

The makeup of both intracellular and extracellular fluid differs by cell type and location within the body (or culture dish).

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