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 3.1.4.7.1. Fluid compartments 

Fluid compartments

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Compartments

Compartments in % of total body water

  • ECF = 45%
    * Plasma = 7.5%
    * ISF = 20%
    * Dense CT = 7.5%
    * Bone = 7.5%
    * Transcellular = 2.5%
  • ICF = 55%

Compartments in Litres (in 70kg male)

  • ECF = 19 L
    * Plasma = 3.2 L
    * ISF = 8.4 L
    * Dense CT = 3.2 L
    * Bone = 3.2 L
    * Transcellular = 1L
  • ICF = 23 L
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