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Physiology Body fluid compaments 33a57b9c

True statement regarding extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid is:

A
ECF is rich in K+
B
ECF volume is twice that of the ICF
C
ECF is rich in organic anion
D
There is high sodium and low potassium in ECF
High-Yield Explanation
Option A is incorrect. ICF is rich in K+; ECF has a low concentration of K+. Option B is incorrect. ICF volume (28 L) is twice the volume of ECF (14 L). Option C is incorrect. ICF is rich in organic anions, the proteins. Other anions in ICF are inorganic phosphate. Option D is correct. There is high sodium and low potassium in ECF.

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