Which statement describes the intracellular fluid (CF) compartment?
It is the one for which capillary membranes become extra permeable during inflammation allowing certain proteins to move to tissues.
It is located within the bloodstream.
It is located inside the cells.
It is the one containing hormones intended to balance red blood cell count.
The Correct Answer is C
A. It is the one for which capillary membranes become extra permeable during inflammation, allowing certain proteins to move to tissues. This describes the interstitial fluid, not the intracellular fluid (ICF). During inflammation, the capillary membranes allow proteins to move into the tissues, which is part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment.
B. It is located within the bloodstream. This describes the intravascular fluid, which is a part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment, not the intracellular fluid (ICF).
C. It is located inside the cells. The intracellular fluid (ICF) is the fluid contained within the cells of the body, making up about two-thirds of the total body water.
D. It is the one containing hormones intended to balance red blood cell count. Hormones related to red blood cell production, such as erythropoietin, are not specific to the intracellular fluid compartment. This statement does not accurately describe the ICF.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency of intrinsic factor, leading to impaired absorption of vitamin B12, not hemolysis.
B. Anemia due to lack of Erythropoietin (EPO) is often related to chronic kidney disease and results from decreased red blood cell production, not hemolysis.
C. Anemia of chronic disease is usually due to chronic inflammation or infection and results from impaired red blood cell production, not hemolysis.
D. Sickle cell anemia is a form of hemolytic anemia where abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, leading to their premature destruction.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Rheumatoid arthritis also involves morning stiffness and symmetrical joint pain, but it typically affects smaller joints first (e.g., hands, wrists), and does not usually cause Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes, which are more characteristic of osteoarthritis.
B. Osteomalacia involves bone softening due to vitamin D deficiency and does not present with joint nodes or the type of stiffness described.
C. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by morning stiffness, limited range of motion, and joint pain that worsens with activity. Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes are specific to osteoarthritis, typically appearing on the fingers.
D. Rickets is a pediatric disorder caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to bone deformities, but it does not cause the joint issues or nodes described.
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