5 Questions
What percentage of body water is in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
66%
What is the predominant cation in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Potassium
What contributes to the osmolality of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Glucose and urea
What determines the distribution of water between intracellular and extracellular fluid?
Osmotic pressure of proteins
What is the approximate body water percentage in men?
60%
Test your knowledge about the composition and distribution of water in the human body with this quiz. Learn about the percentages of intracellular fluid, extracellular fluid, and plasma, as well as the differences in water content between men and women.
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