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Body Fluids Body fluids are essential for maintaining physiological balance and enabling various biochemical processes within the body. These fluids exist within cells, surrounding tissues, and in specialized compartments, playing a critical role in transportation, lubrication, temperature regulation, and waste elimination. Types of Body Fluids and Their Distribution Body fluids are generally categorized into intracellular and extracellular fluids: Intracellular Fluid (ICF) : This fluid is contained within the cells and makes up about 60-65% of the total body fluid. Extracellular Fluid (ECF) : Comprising about 35-40% of the total body fluid, ECF is divided into: Interstitial Fluid: Surrounds the cells and makes up around 75% of the ECF. Plasma: The liquid component of blood, accounting for 20% of the ECF. Transcellular Fluid: Found in specialized compartments such as cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, and aqueous humor. Distribution of body fluids Physiology and Compo...