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Which of the following is true about total body water (TBW)?
Which of the following is true about total body water (TBW)?
- TBW accounts for 60% of total body weight in young, lean males. (correct)
- TBW is higher in obese individuals compared to malnourished individuals.
- TBW is higher in elderly individuals compared to young adults.
- TBW is divided into three functional fluid compartments.
Which group of individuals has the highest proportion of body weight as water?
Which group of individuals has the highest proportion of body weight as water?
- Newborns (correct)
- Obese individuals
- Elderly individuals
- Malnourished individuals
What is the recommended adjustment for total body water (TBW) in obese individuals?
What is the recommended adjustment for total body water (TBW) in obese individuals?
- No adjustment needed
- Approximately 10% to 20% (correct)
- Approximately 20%
- Approximately 10%
Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment?
Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment?
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What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by water in an average young adult female?
What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by water in an average young adult female?
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