5 Questions
Which component of the body has the highest concentration of water?
Metabolically active cells
What is the total body water (TBW) percentage in relation to lean body mass (LBM)?
60%
What is the distribution of TBW in the body?
1/3 extracellular fluid (ECF) and 2/3 intracellular fluid (ICF)
What does intracellular fluid (ICF) refer to?
Fluid inside the cells
Which of the following is included in extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Cerebrospinal fluid
Test your knowledge on the basics of water in the human body. Learn about its abundance, concentration, and total body water percentage.
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