Electrolytes (Test 2)

Question 1

What is the proportion of Intracellular fluid (ICF) in regards to total body weight ?

Answer 1

2/3 (65%)

Question 2

What is the proportion of Extracellular fluid in regards to total body weight ?

Answer 2

1/3

Question 3

What are the other fluids included in extracellular fluid, and what are their proportions ?

Answer 3

• 25 % interstitial fluid (ISF)
• 5- 8 % in plasma (IVF
  intravascular fluid)
• 1- 2 % in transcellular fluids – CSF, intraocular fluids, serous membranes, and in GI, respiratory and urinary tracts (third space)