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Chapter 18 Water, electrolytes, acid-base
Term | Definition |
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Average liters of water in the human body | 40 |
Female Water % | 52% |
Male Water % | 63% |
Two Compartments | Intracellular and Extracellular Main Electrolytes in each Component |
Intracellular Compartment | Water electrolytes that the cell membranes enclose Fluid inside the cells 63% of total body weight |
Extracellular Compartment | All fluids outside the cells Tissue spaces (Interstitial Fluids) Blood Vessels (Plasma) Lymphatic Vessels (Lymph) 37% of total body water |
Body Fluid Compos |