Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe interstitial fluid?
A)It is the largest component of the extracellular fluid.
B)It is the true internal environment of the body.
C) It represents a larger percentage of total body weight than does intracellular fluid.
D) It is the fluid in between cells.
Refer to the acid-base abnormality that would result from severe pneumonia in which gas exchange is impaired.

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Interstitial fluid does not represent a larger percentage of total body weight than intracellular fluid; intracellular fluid is the largest component of body fluids.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Interstitial Fluid