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What is the percentage of water in the body for older adults?
What is the percentage of water in the body for older adults?
Where is the majority of the body fluid located?
Where is the majority of the body fluid located?
Which organ eliminates the most fluid from the body?
Which organ eliminates the most fluid from the body?
What is the source of the largest fluid intake?
What is the source of the largest fluid intake?
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Which fluid loss is considered insensible and can't be measured or seen?
Which fluid loss is considered insensible and can't be measured or seen?
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Study Notes
Body Fluid Composition
- Older adults have approximately 50-55% water in their body.
Fluid Distribution
- The majority of body fluid is located in the intracellular compartment, which accounts for about 60% of total body fluid.
Fluid Elimination
- The kidneys are responsible for eliminating the most fluid from the body.
Fluid Intake
- The largest source of fluid intake is the digestive system, which absorbs water from the food and drinks we consume.
Fluid Loss
- Insensible fluid loss, which cannot be measured or seen, occurs through the skin and lungs, and is responsible for a significant portion of daily fluid loss.
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Test your knowledge of the functions and sources of fluids and electrolytes in the body with this quiz. Explore the importance of maintaining fluid balance for temperature regulation, nutrient transport, waste elimination, and more.
