Bodily fluids are composed of two elements; water and _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
solutes
Water is the primary constituent of bodily fluids. An infant's weight is approximately 75%
water compared to the adult's weight, which is 55% to 60% water. Solutes are composed
of both electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. The body's solutes include sodium, potassium,
chloride, calcium, and magnesium.
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