Chapter 25, Problem 25.4E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains the highest concentration of protein is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

The intracellular fluid contains protein in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

Proteins are important for many energy-yielding processes in the body. These are also present as enzymes in the body, which catalyze the biochemical reactions. Most of the reactions are done inside the cell. This means that the intracellular fluid is rich in enzymes. Therefore, the intracellular fluid contains protein in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

The intracellular fluid contains protein in the highest concentration.

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(b)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{K}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{K}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

The human body is rich in ions. These ions are present in their respective locations so as to manage the ionic balance in the body. The ${\text{K}}^{+}$ ion is important for managing the ionic balance in the body. Some specific ions are present in high concentrations within the cell and some outside the cell. The ${\text{K}}^{+}$ ions are present in high concentration within the cell. Therefore, the intracellular fluid contains ${\text{K}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{K}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

Plasma contains ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

The human body is rich in ions. These ions are present in their respective locations so as to manage the ionic balance in the body. The ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ ion is important for managing the ionic balance in the body. Some specific ions are present in high concentrations within the cell and some outside the cell. The ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ ions are present in a high concentration outside the cell. Plasma and interstitial fluid, both are present outside the cell, but plasma contains ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

Plasma contains ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ in the highest concentration.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}$ in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

Phosphate ions $\left({\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}\right)$ are important for the biological processes going on in the body. These are present as buffers in the body which are required for biochemical reactions. Most of the reactions are done inside the cell. This means that the fluid within the cell is rich in ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}$. Therefore, the intracellular fluid contains ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}$ in the highest concentration.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

Plasma contains ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}$ in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

Bicarbonate ions $\left({\text{HCO}}_3^{-}\right)$ are important for the biological processes going on in the body. These are present as buffers in the body which are required for biochemical reactions. Bicarbonate buffers are required for the reactions occurring outside the cell. This means that the fluid outside the cell is rich in ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}$. Plasma and interstitial fluid, both are present outside the cell, but plasma contains ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

Plasma contains ${\text{HCO}}_3^{-}$ in the highest concentration.

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(f)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ in the highest concentration.

Explanation of Solution

The human body is rich in ions. These ions are present in their respective location so as to manage the ionic balance in the body. The ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ ion is important for managing the ionic balance in the body. It also serves as an important part of many enzymes. Some specific ions are present in high concentration within the cell and some outside the cell. The ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ ions are present in high concentration within the cell. Therefore, the intracellular fluid contains ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

The intracellular fluid contains ${\text{Mg}}^{2+}$ in the highest concentration.

Interpretation Introduction

(g)

Interpretation:

Whether the plasma, intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid contains ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ in the highest concentration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A human body contains plenty of fluids. These fluids help in the movement of substances within the cells and outside the cells. These are categorized as intracellular fluids and extracellular fluids.

Answer to Problem 25.4E

Plasma contains ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ in high concentration.

Explanation of Solution

The human body is rich in ions. These ions are present in their respective location so as to manage the ionic balance in the body. The ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ ion is important for managing the ionic balance in the body. Some specific ions are present in high concentration within the cell and some outside the cell. The ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ ions are present in a high concentration outside the cell. Plasma and interstitial fluid, both are present outside the cell, but plasma contains ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ in the highest concentration.

Conclusion

Plasma contains ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ in the highest concentration.