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water metabolism

02/01/2014 · by · in post for doctors · Leave a comment

Body fluid volume and electrolyte concentration are normally maintained within very narrow limits despite wide variations in dietary intake, metabolic activity, and environmental stresses. Homeostasis of body fluids is preserved primarily by the kidneys. Water and Na balance are closely interdependent. Total body water (TBW) is about 60% of body weight (ranging from about 50% […]