Intracellular and interstitial body fluids have similar______________?
Correct answer: B. Total osmotic pressure
- A. Colloid osmotic pressure
- B. Total osmotic pressure
- C. Chloride ion concentrations
- D. Potassium ion concentrations
Explanation
Intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid are both electrically neutral and have nearly equal total osmotic pressure, which prevents continuous water movement between them. Their individual solute concentrations differ substantially, especially for potassium, chloride and proteins.
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