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- Homeostasis involves maintaining the volume and composition of body fluids.
- Body fluids are dilute, watery solutions that contain dissolved chemicals.
- Body fluids are found inside cells and surrounding them.
- Intracellular fluid (ICF) is the fluid located within cells.
- Intracellular fluid is also called cytosol.
- The prefix intra- means inside.
- Extracellular fluid (ECF) is the fluid located outside body cells.
- The prefix extra- means outside.
- Interstitial fluid is the extracellular fluid found in the spaces between cells.
- The prefix inter- means between.
- Extracellular fluid varies depending on its location in the body.
- Blood plasma is the extracellular fluid found within blood vessels.
- Lymph plasma is the extracellular fluid found within lymphatic vessels.
- Cerebrospinal fluid is the extracellular fluid found in and around the brain and spinal cord.
- Synovial fluid is the extracellular fluid found in joints.
- Aqueous humor is the extracellular fluid found in the eyes.
- The vitreous body is another extracellular fluid found in the eyes.
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