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).
Generally, if one of the individuals is a parent, the parent will be eligible to claim the qualifying child. Take a carefull look at all these rules and tests in order to determine if you can claim your brother as a dependent. Without more information I cannot give you a specific answer, other than it is possible.