A 35-year-old male weighs 70 kg. Approximately how much of this weight is considered the to-tal volume of body water?
a. 5 L
b. 10 L
c. 28 L
d. 42 L
ANS: D
The total volume of body water for a 70-kg person is about 42 L or two thirds of 70 kg.
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