1. What are the percentages of total body water content for men? For women?

(This one

can be answered simply.)

Approximately 60% for men. It is approximately 50 to 55% in women.

2. How much of the total body water is located in the INTRACELLULAR

compartment? (Another simply answer can be provided here.)

Approximately two thirds of total body water is found in intracellular compartment.

3. Of the remainder of TBW (total body water) in the EXTRACELLULAR

compartment, how much of that water is found in the INTERSTITIAL compartment?

You'll need to define the interstitial compartment here.

The interstitial compartment refers to the fluid space between cells in tissues. Of the

remainder of total body water in the extracellular compartment, approximately 80% is found

in the interstitial compartment.

The interstitial compartment is the fluid space that is found between cells. 80% of the

remainder of the body water in extracellular compartment is contained in the interstitial

compartment.

4. What do sodium values determine in relation to the EXTRACELLULAR fluid

compartment? In other words, why does knowing the sodium levels in the

extracellular compartment matter? (You'll need to distinguish between what happens

in the serum and what happens in the interstitial compartments).

Sodium values in extracellular compartment determine the osmotic balance and also

help in fluid distribution regulation. It is the sodium values that ensure the body is properly

hydrated by facilitating fluid movement between different body compartments. Besides, if

helps to control blood pressure and other cellular functions. Sodium is also useful in

maintaining fluid balance in serum. Finally, the sodium levels in the interstitial compartment

help in fluid movement between cells and the tissues around them.
5. What drives water to follow salt?

Osmosis drives water to follow salt. In this case, water molecules move from their

region of high concentration to their region of low concentration (salt). The move to

equalise concentration between different compartments maintains osmotic balance and

regulates water distribution in the body.