Questions: 11 1 point Which of the following is NOT considered an extracellular fluid. interstitial fluid cerebrospinal fluid blood plasma cytosol Previous

11 1 point
Which of the following is NOT considered an extracellular fluid.
interstitial fluid
cerebrospinal fluid
blood plasma
cytosol

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Transcript text: 11 1 point Which of the following is NOT considered an extracellular fluid. interstitial fluid cerebrospinal fluid blood plasma cytosol Previous
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The answer is the fourth one (cytosol).

Explanation for each option:

  1. Interstitial fluid: This is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues. It is considered an extracellular fluid because it exists outside the cells.
  2. Cerebrospinal fluid: This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is also considered an extracellular fluid as it is located outside the cells.
  3. Blood plasma: This is the liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended. It is an extracellular fluid because it is outside the cells.
  4. Cytosol: This is the fluid found inside cells, making it an intracellular fluid, not an extracellular fluid.

Summary: Cytosol is not considered an extracellular fluid because it is located inside the cells.

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