Questions: 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
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Solution
The answer is the fourth one (cytosol).
Explanation for each option:
Interstitial fluid: This is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues. It is considered an extracellular fluid because it exists outside the cells.
Cerebrospinal fluid: This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is also considered an extracellular fluid as it is located outside the cells.
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.
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.