The majority of water within the body is found in the
A)intracellular compartment.
B)extracellular compartment.
C)blood plasma.
D)interstitial fluid.

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The intracellular compartment, which includes the water contained within cells, is the largest compartment of body water, accounting for approximately two-thirds of total body water. The extracellular compartment, which includes blood plasma and interstitial fluid, makes up the remaining one-third of total body water.

The Majority of Water Within the Body Is Found in the