Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE about fluid compartments and body fluid composition?

Answer 1

Answer:

Out of the four given statements, the false statement is

option d)

Explanation:

a) Muscle mass and hence water content is greater in males than in females

b) Transcellular fluid is the portion of total water content in the body which is contained within the lined spaces of epithelial tissue. It is a part of the extracellular fluid which includes plasma and lymph can also be considered as tanscellular fluid.

c) Na+ and Cl- are the major content of extracellular fluids

d) About 60% of water inside the body is contained within extracellular and not in intra cellular.