Fluid compartments in the body Flashcards
1
Q
ICF) water found inside cells
A
Intracellular fluid
2
Q
(ECF) water found outside cells
A
Extracellular fluid
3
Q
What is the Total volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
33 L
4
Q
What is the intracellular volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
22 L
5
Q
What is the extracellular volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
11 L
6
Q
What is the Plasma Volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
2.4 L
7
Q
What is the Interstitial Volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
8.3 L
8
Q
What is the Transcellular Volume (L) Approximate distribution of body fluid in a 55 kg (120 lb) woman
A
0.3 L
