Final answer:
The average adult body contains between 4.7 and 5.7 liters (5-6 quarts) of blood.
Step-by-step explanation:
The average adult body contains between 4.7 and 5.7 liters (5-6 quarts) of blood. More than half of that amount is fluid. Most of the rest of that amount consists of cells. The relative amounts of the various components in the blood are illustrated in Figure 17.5.2. The components are also described in the text.