Choose the correct statement regarding the extracelullar fluid (ECF) and the intracellular fluid (ICF).
A) The composition of ECF and ICF is the same in males and females.
B) Exchange between the ICF and ECF occurs across plasma membranes by osmosis only.
C) The osmotic concentrations of the ICF and ECF are identical.
D) Minor components of the ECF include lymph, CSF, synovial fluid, and the cytosol.
E) The ICF has an abundance of sodium, potassium, phosphate, and chloride ions.

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The osmotic concentrations of the ICF and ECF are identical to maintain water balance across the plasma membrane, ensuring that cells neither swell excessively nor shrink.

Choose the Correct Statement Regarding the Extracelullar Fluid (ECF) and the Intracellular