body water

Introduction

total body water: 50-60% of body weight, 75% in infants. ,

2/3 intracellular fluid

1/3 extracellular fluid

• 3/4 interstitial fluid
• 1/4 intravascular (plasma)

serum Na+ is an index of total body water

More general terms

• body fluid
• H2O (water molecule)

Additional terms

• fluid imbalance; water imbalance