Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following statements is NOT true?


A) In the ECF, Na+ is accompanied primarily by Cl- and to a lesser extent by HCO3-.
B) In the ICF K+ is accompanied by PO43-.
C) In most organisms Na+ is the primary ion in the ICF.
D) A fluid compartment found in all animals is produced by the digestive tract.
E) All plasma constituents except proteins are freely exchanged between plasma and interstitial fluid.

Answer

C