Intracellular Fluid

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Also known as:  Cell Water

 

Description

Intracellular Fluid is the fluid (comprised mainly of Water) that exists within Cells.

 

Intracellular Fluid Contains these Substances

Minerals

 Potassium is the principal cation (positively-charged Ion) inside the body's Cells - it is found in the Intracellular Fluid at a concentration of 5,220 mg per liter.

 Sodium is the principal anion (negatively-charged Ion) in the Intracellular Fluid.

 

Water

 66% of the body's Water content is concentrated in Intracellular Fluid.

 

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