Anatomy and Physiology -With CD and Atlas and Access

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ISBN: 9780321860781

Author: Marieb

Publisher: PEARSON

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Body water content is greatest in (a) infants, (b) young adults, (c) elderly adults.

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Anatomy and Physiology -With CD and Atlas and Access

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Body water content is greatest in (a) infants, (b) young adults, (c) elderly adults.

Solution Summary: The author explains that infants and children posses higher water content in the body. They have higher metabolic rates and increased body surface area to mass index.

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