Which body fluid compartment contains higher levels of Na⁺, Cl⁻, and HCO₃⁻?
A) plasma only
B) interstitial fluid only
C) intracellular fluid only
D) both plasma and intracellular fluid
E) both plasma and interstitial fluid

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Plasma and interstitial fluid, which are both components of the extracellular fluid, contain higher levels of Na⁺, Cl⁻, and HCO₃⁻ compared to the intracellular fluid. Intracellular fluid typically has lower concentrations of these ions.

Which Body Fluid Compartment Contains Higher Levels of Na⁺, Cl⁻