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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Where is the majority of body water contained?

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

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

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

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

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

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