PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscles are ____ % water
A
75%
B
12%
C
42%
D
99%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water content in lean mass (or fat-free mass) is about 70–75%, and in fat tissue is about 10%. Lean mass decreases with age and, because they have a higher fat mass percentage, is lower in women and in obese people [14].

Detailed explanation-2: -Almost every cell in your body contains water: body water makes up 79% of your muscles, 73% of your brain, and even 31% of your bones. Overall your total body weight can be 45-65% water.

Detailed explanation-3: -A normal human body contains 70% of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, the human body is not made up of 70 percent water. The amount of water in the human body can vary widely depending on individual body mass, hydration levels, and health. On average, adult men are composed of about 60% water, while adult women are composed of about 55%.

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