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What is the total body water (TBW) as a percentage of the total body weight?
What is the total body water (TBW) as a percentage of the total body weight?
- 60% (correct)
- 80%
- 20%
- 40%
Which substance is commonly used in the measurement of total body water?
Which substance is commonly used in the measurement of total body water?
- Thiosulfate
- Evans blue dye
- Antipyrine
- Tritium oxide (correct)
What is the percentage of water in the body composition of a 70kg adult male?
What is the percentage of water in the body composition of a 70kg adult male?
- 15%
- 60% (correct)
- 7%
- 18%
What is the main cation found in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the main cation found in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
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How does the percentage of total body water (TBW) vary with age?
How does the percentage of total body water (TBW) vary with age?
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How is the volume of distribution calculated in the indicator dilution method?
How is the volume of distribution calculated in the indicator dilution method?
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Why is the percentage of total body water (TBW) lower in females than in males?
Why is the percentage of total body water (TBW) lower in females than in males?
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How can blood volume be calculated from plasma and packed cell volume (PCV)?
How can blood volume be calculated from plasma and packed cell volume (PCV)?
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What is the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
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In which group is the percentage of total body water (TBW) highest?
In which group is the percentage of total body water (TBW) highest?
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