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What is the range of total body water in a normal young adult male?
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?
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?
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?
What happens to the water content in the body with old age?
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What is the total quantity of body water in an average human being weighing about 70 kg?
What is the total quantity of body water in an average human being weighing about 70 kg?
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