The Major Differences Between Plasma and Interstitial Fluid Include

question 40

Multiple Choice

The major differences between plasma and interstitial fluid include

• A)plasma has much lower protein levels.
• B)plasma has a much higher protein concentration.
• C)plasma oxygen levels are lower than those of interstitial fluid.
• D)plasma has very different potassium ion concentrations.
• E)plasma has very different sodium ion concentrations.

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, measuring lung health.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, important in assessing respiratory health.

Molecular Oxygen

A diatomic molecule made up of two oxygen atoms, essential for processes such as respiration in aerobic organisms.

Hemoglobin

An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.