A comparison of the two major body fluid compartments reveals that
A) two-thirds of the total fluid is outside our cells and one-third is within our cells.
B) two-thirds of the total fluid is within our cells and one-third is outside our cells.
C) half of the total fluid is within our cells and half is outside our cells.
D) six-sevenths of the total fluid is within our cells and one-seventh is outside our cells.
E) six-sevenths of the total fluid is outside our cells and one-seventh is within our cells.

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Two-thirds of the total body fluid is intracellular (within cells), and one-third is extracellular (outside cells).

A Comparison of the Two Major Body Fluid Compartments Reveals