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Which of the following is the largest component of body weight in the average young adult male?
Which of the following is the largest component of body weight in the average young adult male?
What is the main function of extracellular fluid (ECF) in the human body?
What is the main function of extracellular fluid (ECF) in the human body?
Where is the largest amount of protein found in the human body?
Where is the largest amount of protein found in the human body?
What is the main form of fat found in adipose tissues?
What is the main form of fat found in adipose tissues?
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Which gender generally has less body fat?
Which gender generally has less body fat?
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Study Notes
Body Composition
- Water makes up the largest portion of an average young adult male's body weight.
- Extracellular fluid (ECF), which includes blood plasma and interstitial fluid, plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients and waste products throughout the body.
- The majority of the body's protein is located in muscle tissue.
- Triglycerides are the main form of fat stored in adipose tissue.
- Males generally have a lower percentage of body fat compared to females.
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Test your knowledge on the functional organization of the human body, including body composition, water compartments, measurement of body water, and edema. Learn about the cells that make up our bodies and how they interact with the extracellular fluid.
