Extracellular fluid has a ________.

A) higher protein content than intracellular fluid
B) higher K⁺ content than intracellular fluid
C) higher Na⁺ content than intracellular fluid
D) higher Mg²⁺ content than intracellular fluid
E) higher number of large organic molecules than intracellular fluid

Extracellular Fluid

Extracellular fluid refers to the body fluid outside the cells, playing a critical role in transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between cells and the bloodstream.

Intracellular Fluid

The liquid found within cells, constituting about two-thirds of the body's water volume, important for cellular functions and nutrient transportation.

Protein Content

Refers to the amount of protein found in a food item or biological sample, important for understanding nutritional value or physiological status, respectively.