Which of these statements correctly describes transcellular fluid?
A)It is the sum of fluid within all the cells.
B)It consists of a number of small specialized fluid volumes.
C) It is important functionally and plays a crucial role in the body's fluid balance.
D) It includes the lymph fluid that returned from the interstitial fluid to the plasma.

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Transcellular fluid refers to the specialized fluid volumes found in specific compartments, such as cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and digestive juices. It is distinct from the fluid inside and outside of cells (intracellular and extracellular fluid, respectively). While it is functionally important, it is not as crucial to overall fluid balance as intracellular and extracellular fluid. Lymph fluid is not considered part of transcellular fluid as it is part of the extracellular fluid compartment.

Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Transcellular Fluid