FLUID COMPARTMENTS AND FLUID SHIFTS. Water accounts for a total of 60-70% of body weight and is contained in three compartments: intracellular, interstitial and intravascular. Intracellular water accounts for about 40% of body weight and 70% of total body water.
Which lymph nodes are swollen can help identify the problem. 1  The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.  Glands in the armpit (axillary lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection to the arm or hand.
You're probably already familiar with the lymph nodes in your neck, but there are hundreds of other lymph nodes scattered throughout your body. Other areas where you may be able to feel swollen lymph nodes include: 1  Behind the ears. 2  Under the jaw.3  Lower part of the back of the head. 4  Armpits.ther symptoms of swollen glands include: 1  Tenderness or pain when you press on them. 2  Symptoms of the underlying infection such as fever, sore throat, and mouth sores. 3  Red, warm, swollen skin over the lymph node. 4  Lump.