Which statements regarding total body water (TBW) are true?
a. During childhood, TBW slowly decreases in relationship to body weight.
b. Gender has no influence on TBW until old age.
c. Men tend to have greater TBW as a result of their muscle mass.
d. Estrogen plays a role in female TBW.
e. Older adults experience a decrease in TBW as a result of decreased muscle mass.
Answer:
a. During childhood, TBW slowly decreases in relationship to body weight.
c. Men tend to have greater TBW as a result of their muscle mass.
d. Estrogen plays a role in female TBW.
e. Older adults experience a decrease in TBW as a result of decreased muscle mass.
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