Which of the Following Statements Represents a True Difference Between

Which of the following statements represents a true difference between the fluids and electrolytes of a child compared to those of an adult?

A) Water constitutes a smaller percent of the body weight of children.
B) A smaller percent of the body weight is in the extracellular compartment in children.
C) Infants and children have a relatively greater body surface area than adults.
D) Infants and children have a lower basal metabolic rate than adults.