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Blood and Body Fluids Introduction

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What is the approximate percentage of water in a normal young adult male's body?

60-65% (correct)

35-40%

45-50%

50-55%

Why do females have a lower percentage of water in their bodies compared to males?

Due to more internal organs

Due to a higher metabolic rate

Due to a higher amount of muscle tissue

Due to a greater amount of subcutaneous adipose tissue (correct)

Which role does water play in the body's homeostasis?

Acts as a transport medium for nutrients

Provides structure to bones

Forms the essential constituent of the internal environment (correct)

Aids in muscle contraction

What is the significance of body fluids in metabolic reactions?

Aid in growth and functional activities of cells Signup and view all the answers

How does water contribute to the transport mechanism in the body?

By acting as a medium for the entry and exit of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is the total quantity of body water in an average human weighing about 70kg?

40 litres Signup and view all the answers

Which fluid compartment forms 55% of the total body water?

Intracellular Fluid (ICF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of Extracellular Fluid (ECF) according to the text?

7.4 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fluid is part of Transcellular fluid according to the text?

Synovial fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which organic substance is NOT mentioned as part of body fluids according to the text?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate volume of plasma in the body as mentioned in the text?

2.75 litres Signup and view all the answers

Which inorganic substance is abundant in Extracellular Fluid according to the text?

Sodium Signup and view all the answers