Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Chapter 25 (Correctly answered 100%)

The 2 largest constituents of the body are: correct answers water and electrolytes True or False: There is more water than electrolytes correct answers True Functions of water include: (Select all that apply) 1. A vehicle for transporting substances and nutrients to and from cells and removes waste 2. Cleanses kidneys 3. Aids in heat regulation by sweating 4. Assists in H+ balance in the body 5. Is a medium for enzymatic action of digestion correct answers 1,3,4,5 You can survive about _____ week(s) without food, but only about _____ days without water correct answers 1,3 More than half the body's weight is _______________ correct answers water Amount of water varies with: (select all that apply) 1. body shape 2. age 3. sex 4. health status correct answers 2,3,4 Males have approximately ________ water, but females have approximately 50% water. This is because females typically have more _________ tissue than males. correct answers 60%, fat