Total body water in an average adult male constitutes approximately what percentage of body weight?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: 60%
Total body water in adult males is about 60% of body weight. This proportion varies with age, sex, and body composition.
Keep practicing
More Body fluid compartments questions
- The largest body fluid compartment is the:
- Extracellular fluid constitutes approximately what fraction of total body water?
- Plasma volume represents approximately what percentage of total body water?
- Interstitial fluid volume is best described as:
- Which fluid compartment contains the highest concentration of potassium?
- The primary cation in extracellular fluid is: