Measurement of Body Fluid Compartments: Fick’s Principle
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What is the percentage of total body water (TBW) in a 70-kilogram adult man?

  • 50%
  • 60% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 70%

    • How does the percentage of total body water differ between women and men?

  • Men have a lower percentage of total body water.
  • Women have a lower percentage of total body water. (correct)
  • There is no difference in the percentage of total body water between women and men.
  • It depends on the age and degree of obesity.

    • In premature and newborn babies, what is the range of total body water as a percentage of body weight?

  • 70-75% (correct)
  • 50-55%
  • 65-70%
  • 60-65%

    • Which compartment accounts for 20% of the total body weight?

    <p>Extracellular fluid (ECF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average percentage of total body water in women compared to men?

    <p>50-55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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