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Which body fluid compartment makes up approximately 70% of the total body fluid?
Which body fluid compartment makes up approximately 70% of the total body fluid?
- Extracellular Fluid Compartment (ECF)
- Intravascular Fluid
- Intracellular Fluid Compartment (ICF) (correct)
- Interstitial Fluid
What is the approximate percentage of body weight that is water in infants?
What is the approximate percentage of body weight that is water in infants?
- 60%
- 70%
- 80% (correct)
- 50%
Which sex has a higher percentage of body weight as water?
Which sex has a higher percentage of body weight as water?
- Both have the same percentage
- Female
- It depends on the individual
- Male (correct)
What is one of the functions of water in the body?
What is one of the functions of water in the body?
What is one of the functions of electrolytes in the body?
What is one of the functions of electrolytes in the body?