Extracellular Fluid

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Overview

Extracellular Fluid (ECF) is the collective term for Blood Plasma and Interstitial Fluid.  Blood Plasma comprises 25% of Extracellular Fluid while Interstitial Fluid comprises 75% of Extracellular Fluid.  Extracellular Fluid comprises approximately 20% of total body weight.

These Substances are Found in Extracellular Fluid

Minerals

 Approximately 1% of the body’s Magnesium content is concentrated in the Extracellular Fluid.

Components of Extracellular Fluid

 Blood Plasma

 Interstitial Fluid

 

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