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WorksheetsTotal Body Water Quiz
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by total body water in a healthy adult male?
30-35%
40-45%
50-55%
60-65%
Which of the following factors decreases total body water percentage?
Increased muscle mass
Increased adipose tissue
Increased hydration
Increased extracellular fluid
Which of the following compartments contains the largest proportion of total body water?
Intracellular fluid (ICF)
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Plasma
Interstitial fluid
The extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment makes up approximately what percentage of total body water?
20%
30%
40%
50%
Which of the following statements about total body water is true?
It is higher in women than in men
It is approximately 70% of body weight in elderly individuals
It decreases with aging
It is unaffected by body composition
Which of the following best explains why women generally have lower total body water compared to men?
Higher metabolic rate
Lower renal water reabsorption
Higher percentage of body fat
Lower extracellular fluid volume
Which of the following conditions would lead to an increase in total body water percentage?
Dehydration
Aging
Increased muscle mass
Increased adiposity
