1 Intracellular fluid (2/3 of body water). 2  Per Guyton, in a body containing 40 litres of fluid, about 25 litres is intracellular, which amounts to 62.5% (5/8), close enough to the 2/3 rule of thumb. 3  Jackson's texts states 70% of body fluid is intracellular. 4  Extracellular fluid (1/3 of body water).
However, if you provided support to your brother, depending on the level of support and your brotherâs gross income for 2010, you may be able to claim him as a dependent on your tax return (under the qualifying relative rules).
In fact, your support must be at least half of the cost of what it takes to keep her comfortable. That cost includes any money spent on items as various as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. If your support is not at least 50% of the total, you cannot claim your parent as your dependent.