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What percentage of body water is in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What percentage of body water is in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
- 33%
- 55%
- 8%
- 66% (correct)
What is the predominant cation in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the predominant cation in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Potassium (correct)
- Bicarbonate
What contributes to the osmolality of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What contributes to the osmolality of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
- Proteins
- Glucose and urea (correct)
- Potassium
- Water
What determines the distribution of water between intracellular and extracellular fluid?
What determines the distribution of water between intracellular and extracellular fluid?
What is the approximate body water percentage in men?
What is the approximate body water percentage in men?