Multiple Choice
The largest percentage of body water is located in what compartment?
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
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The major source of water loss from the body is __________.
A
insensible skin loss
B
feces
C
urine
D
insensible respiratory loss
E
sweat
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Identify the different ways the body loses water: insensible skin loss, feces, urine, insensible respiratory loss, and sweat.
Understand that 'insensible' refers to water loss that occurs without our awareness, such as through the skin and respiratory tract.
Consider the volume of water lost through each method. Insensible losses and sweat are generally smaller compared to urine.
Recall that urine is the primary method the body uses to excrete waste and regulate water balance, typically resulting in the largest volume of water loss.
Conclude that among the options provided, urine is the major source of water loss from the body.
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