Body Fluid Distribution (Compartments)

Which of the following percentages represents the percentage (%) of extracellular fluid (EF) in the human body? A. 20% TBW B. 30% TBW C. 60% TBW D. 80% TBW

A. 20% TBW

In what fluid compartment does abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid occur associated with fluid overload (edema)? A. First space B. Second space C. Third space D. Fourth space

B. Second soace

In what fluid compartment does trapped fluid that is unavailable for functional use accumulate associated with hypovolemia/dehydration? A. First space B. Second space C. Third space D. Fourth space

C. Third space

What is the ratio of extracellular fluid (ECF) to total body fluid?

1/3

What is the ratio of intracellular fluid (ICF) to total body fluid?

2/3

Which of the following percentages represents the percentage (%) of intracellular fluid (IF) in the human body? A. 60% TBW B. 20% TBW C. 10% TBW D. 40% TBW

D. 40% TBW