Water movement between the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments is determined by:
A) osmotic forces.
B) plasma oncotic pressure.
C) antidiuretic hormone.
D) buffer systems.

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Water movement between the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments is primarily determined by differences in osmotic forces. These forces are influenced by the concentration of solutes (e.g. electrolytes, glucose) in each compartment.

Water Movement Between the Intracellular and Extracellular Fluid Compartments Is