Which Is the Largest Compartment of Extracellular Water

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest compartment of extracellular water?

• A)Plasma
• B)Lymph
• C)Interstitial fluid
• D)Transcellular fluid

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Definitions:

Midsagittal Cut

A cut or section that divides the body or an organ vertically through the midline, creating equal left and right halves.

Cerebellum

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