Which equation is most accurate?
A) extracellular fluid volume + interstitial fluid volume = whole body fluid volume
B) intracellular fluid volume + interstitial fluid volume = extracellular fluid volume
C) extracellular fluid volume - interstitial fluid volume = plasma volume
D) plasma volume + intracellular fluid volume = extracellular fluid volume
E) total body fluid volume - intracellular fluid volume = interstitial fluid volume

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extracellular fluid volume consists of interstitial fluid volume and plasma volume, so subtracting interstitial fluid volume from extracellular fluid volume gives plasma volume.

Which Equation Is Most Accurate