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mcmcdaniel

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Two-thirds of body water is found in which fluid compartment?
 
  a. cerebrospinal c. interstitial
  b. extracellular d. intracellular

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Women generally have a lower metabolism than men because women's bodies have:
 
  a. a more porous bone structure c. a higher percentage of muscle
  b. a higher percentage of fat tissue d. increased thyroid activity



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Answer to Question 1

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Water is an inorganic nutrient that is the major constituent in all body cells; it is considered to be the body's most important nutrient because most body functions require water. In the body, water acts as a solvent; transports nutrients, wastes, and other materials; regulates body temperature; lubricates joints; performs hydrolysis, breaking substances apart; and gives structure and form to the body as a component of all cells.

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Because women generally have a higher percentage of fat tissue, their metabolism is lower; during menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation, metabolism increases. Other factors influencing basal metabolism include age (e.g., growth periods increase metabolism) and glandular activity, particularly secretions of the thyroid gland.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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