The largest fraction of the total body fluid is_______________?
Correct answer: B. Intracellular fluid
- A. Extracellular fluid
- B. Intracellular fluid
- C. Plasma
- D. Whole blood
Explanation
Intracellular fluid forms about two-thirds of total body water, whereas extracellular fluid forms about one-third. Plasma is only a small subdivision of extracellular fluid, so it cannot be the largest fraction.
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