Moderate
Intracellular and interstitial body fluids have similar______________?
Correct answer: A. Total osmotic pressure
- A. Total osmotic pressure
- B. Colloid 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.
Last updated
Practise Cell and General Physiology
31 free Cell and General Physiology MCQs from Physiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Physiology questions like this
Physiology is on 3 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.