Author Question: Two-thirds of body water is found in which fluid compartment? a. cerebrospinal c. interstitial ... (Read 28 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Two-thirds of body water is found in which fluid compartment?

a. cerebrospinal c. interstitial
b. extracellular d. intracellular

Question 2

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

fromAlphatoOmega22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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.

Answer to Question 2

B
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.