Question

Write differences between extracellular fluid and intracellular fluids.

Answer 1

Hint: 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
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\%%.It contains almost $(\dfrac{2}{3})^{rd}$ 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.