5 Questions
What percentage of total body water is found in the intracellular compartment?
60%
Which group tends to have a lower percentage of body water?
Older people
What type of bond does water form with other polar molecules?
Hydrogen bond
What percentage of body weight does total body water roughly constitute in adults?
50% to 60%
What is the distribution of water in the extracellular compartments?
40% interstitial fluids, blood, lymph, transcellular
Test your knowledge of the distribution of water in the body, including intracellular and extracellular compartments, and the role of water in various bodily fluids. Learn about the percentage of total body water in adults and children and its association with body weight and fat.
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