Extracellular and intracellular fluids differ in composition and exchange mechanisms, impacting body functions.
Extracellular fluids (ECF) and intracellular fluids (ICF) have different compositions. ICF has higher concentrations of potassium, magnesium, phosphate, and proteins, whereas ECF contains higher concentrations of sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate.
Exchange between ICF and ECF occurs through various mechanisms, not only osmosis, but also through active transport processes like sodium-potassium pumps that maintain the ion concentrations inside and outside cells.
The osmotic concentrations of ICF and ECF are not identical; they have different electrolyte compositions critical for various body functions such as water balance and nerve/muscle function.
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