Which Body Fluid Compartment Contains High Levels of K⁺, Large

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which body fluid compartment contains high levels of K⁺, large anions, and proteins?

• A) plasma only
• B) interstitial fluid only
• C) intracellular fluid only
• D) both plasma and intracellular fluid
• E) both plasma and interstitial fluid

---

Definitions:

Arabidopsis

A small flowering plant used extensively in the study of genetics, molecular biology, and plant sciences due to its relatively simple genome and short life cycle.

Monopteros Gene

A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana that plays a crucial role in the development of the root apical meristem and axial pattern formation.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and the phloem in the stems and roots of vascular plants, responsible for secondary growth.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on plants that serve various functions, including protection against herbivory and desiccation, and sometimes play a role in reproduction.