Human Body Composition Quiz
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What is the range of total body water in a normal young adult male?

  • 50% to 55%
  • 35% to 40%
  • 45% to 75%
  • 60% to 65% (correct)

    • Why do females generally have less water content in their bodies compared to males?

  • Greater water retention ability
  • Lower metabolic rate
  • Higher muscle mass
  • Higher amount of subcutaneous adipose tissue (correct)

    • How does the water content in the body vary between thin and obese persons?

  • It is higher in obese persons
  • It depends on the age of the person
  • It is higher in thin persons (correct)
  • It is the same in both thin and obese persons

    • What happens to the water content in the body with old age?

    <p>It decreases due to increased adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total quantity of body water in an average human being weighing about 70 kg?

    <p>40 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

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