Question

Write differences between extracellular fluid and intracellular fluids.

Answer 1

Extracellular and intracellular fluids are a major component of the body. These are neutral in ph. These pass on essential materials through the cells through osmosis i.e from high concentration to lower along the concentration gradient. These two fluids maintain a proper balance and maintain normal function.

Complete answer:

| Intracellular fluids| Extracellular fluids
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Definition| These fluids are present inside the cell.| These are present outside the cells.
Location| Present inside the cell| Outside the cell
Proteins| Present| Absent
Amino acids| Present| Absent
Ions| Low concentration | More concentration
Volume| Larger portion of total body water| Smaller portion in comparison
Type of ions| Contains phosphate, potassium,magnesium and protein | Contains sodium,chloride and bicarbonate
Ingestion occurs through| Pinocytic vesicles E.g. protozoans, sponges and coelenterates.| MouthE.g. coelenterates to chordates.
Cellular contents| Contains cytosol| Comprises of plasma ,tissue fluid
Body water| Comprises of $55\%$(\dfrac{2}{3})^{rd}$of the total.| Contains$45%$. It contains almost$(\dfrac{1}{3})^{rd}$of the total Body weight| Comprises of$33%$| Comprises of$27%$
Total body fluids| Comprises 19L | Comprises 23L
Cation| Potassium| Sodium
Anion| Phosphate| Chloride

Note: Each fluid has its own distinct compartment. These have their own pattern of electrolytes. These fluids are a major component of the body. These are neutral in ph. These pass on essential materials through the cells through osmosis i.e from high concentration to lower along the concentration gradient. Osmosis is basically diffusion of the water content into and out of the cells along the gradient. These two fluids maintain a proper balance and maintain normal function.