The two major subdivisions of the ECF are the
A) ICF and plasma.
B) interstitial fluid and plasma.
C) lymph and plasma.
D) serous fluids and lymph.
E) interstitial fluid and CSF.

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The two major subdivisions of the extracellular fluid (ECF) are the interstitial fluid and plasma. The interstitial fluid surrounds tissue cells and contains nutrients and waste products. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood and contains proteins, electrolytes, and other substances. Together, these two subdivisions make up the ECF.

The Two Major Subdivisions of the ECF Are the