Which of the following fluid compartments contains the smallest volume of water?
A) Plasma
B) Interstitial compartment
C) Intracellular compartment
D) Extracellular compartment
E) Cytoplasm

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Plasma contains the smallest volume of water among the options given. It is part of the extracellular compartment but is smaller in volume compared to the interstitial compartment and much smaller than the intracellular compartment. The cytoplasm is part of the intracellular compartment, which is the largest fluid compartment in the body.

Which of the Following Fluid Compartments Contains the Smallest Volume