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What is the main function of body water?
What is the main function of body water?
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Carrying nutrients to cells (correct)
- Origin of life
- Ionization of dissolved salts
Where is most of the body water located?
Where is most of the body water located?
- Interstitial fluid
- Intracellular fluid (correct)
- Plasma
- Transcellular fluids
What happens to the percentage of body water as people age?
What happens to the percentage of body water as people age?
- Remains constant
- Decreases (correct)
- Increases
- Becomes more concentrated
Which body fluid is essential for maintaining arterial blood pressure?
Which body fluid is essential for maintaining arterial blood pressure?
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In which population group is dehydration more likely to occur in cases of vomiting and diarrhea?
In which population group is dehydration more likely to occur in cases of vomiting and diarrhea?
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