By weight, the average adult human is approximately 60% water, and the average child is approximately … See more

An individual’s total body water can be determined using flowing-afterglow mass spectrometry (FA-MS) to measure the abundance of deuterium in breath samples. A known dose of deuterated water (heavy water, … See more

In humans, total body water can be estimated based on the premorbid (or ideal) body weight and correction factor.
C is a coefficient for the expected percentage of weight made up of free water. For … See more

Water in the animal body performs a number of functions: as a solvent for transportation of nutrients; as a medium for excretion; a means for heat control; as a lubricant for joints; and for shock absorption. … See more

The usual way of adding water to a body is by drinking. Water also enters the body with foods, especially those rich in water, such as plants, raw meat, and fish. About 10% of human adult water intake comes as a by-product of … See more

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