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What is the approximate percentage of water in a normal young adult male's body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the significance of body fluids in metabolic reactions?
How does water contribute to the transport mechanism in the body?
How does water contribute to the transport mechanism in the body?
What is the total quantity of body water in an average human weighing about 70kg?
What is the total quantity of body water in an average human weighing about 70kg?
Which fluid compartment forms 55% of the total body water?
Which fluid compartment forms 55% of the total body water?
What is the pH of Extracellular Fluid (ECF) according to the text?
What is the pH of Extracellular Fluid (ECF) according to the text?
Which type of fluid is part of Transcellular fluid according to the text?
Which type of fluid is part of Transcellular fluid according to the text?
Which organic substance is NOT mentioned as part of body fluids according to the text?
Which organic substance is NOT mentioned as part of body fluids according to the text?
What is the approximate volume of plasma in the body as mentioned in the text?
What is the approximate volume of plasma in the body as mentioned in the text?
Which inorganic substance is abundant in Extracellular Fluid according to the text?
Which inorganic substance is abundant in Extracellular Fluid according to the text?
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