Q-8. Daily loss of water from skin in absence of sweating is
a) 200-300 ml
b) 500-700 ml
c) 1.5 L
d) 1 L
Answer: 200-300 ml
Explanation:
Loss of water in skin: 350 ml
Loss of water in Respiratory tract: 350 ml
Loss of water in sweat: 100 ml
Loss of water in feces: 100 ml
Loss of water in feces: 1400 ml
Important point:
Insensible water loss due to:
Trans-epidermal diffusion
Evaporative water loss from the respiratory tract