The internal environment
A)is not in direct contact with the body's cells
B)consists of the intracellular fluid
C)must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body
D)is in direct contact with the body's cells and consists of the extracellular fluid
E)consists of the intracellular fluid and must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body

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The internal environment is in direct contact with the body's cells and consists of the extracellular fluid. While the internal environment needs to be regulated to maintain homeostasis, it doesn't need to be maintained at an absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body.

The Internal Environment