Plasma Flashcards
1
Q
In a “typical” lean healthy adult male of around 70kg, what proportion will be made up of water?
A
60L
the majority of this water (55%) is intracellular
2
Q
Of the extracellular fluid, what is the next largest compartment after plasma?
A
interstitial fluid
fluid found between cells
3
Q
What is the role of interstitial fluid?
A
carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and also acts as a vehicles for the removal of cellular waste products
