Two-Thirds of Body Fluids Consist of Extracellular Fluid

question 21

True/False

Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid.

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity

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

Total Lung Capacity

The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold after an individual takes the deepest breath possible.

Residual Volume

The amount of air left in the lungs after a forced exhalation, which cannot be voluntarily expelled.

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by excess fluid in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and leading to potential heart failure if not treated.