Fluids
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What is the approximate percentage of total body water in males?

  • 55%
  • 70%
  • 45%
  • 60% (correct)

How does the percentage of total body water change with age?

  • Decreases (correct)
  • Remains constant
  • Fluctuates
  • Increases

Where is the majority of body water contained?

  • Interstitial fluid compartment (correct)
  • Intracellular fluid compartment
  • Blood plasma
  • Lymphatic system

Why do infants and children have a larger requirement of body fluids?

<p>Immature kidney function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the higher percentage of total body water in males compared to females?

<p>Greater muscle mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of total body water in males?

<p>60-70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of body water contained?

<p>Intracellular fluid compartment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the percentage of total body water change with age?

<p>Decreases with age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the higher percentage of total body water in males compared to females?

<p>Greater muscle mass in males (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do infants and children have a larger requirement of body fluids?

<p>Higher metabolic rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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