[4] WATER Flashcards
1
Q
An inorganic molecule consisting of 2 atoms of hydrogen bonded with 1 atom of oxygen
A
Water (H2O)
2
Q
Water
- Major component of (1) ____
- Perfect medium for (2) ____
- A component of all (@) ____
A
(1) blood plasma
(2) body processes
(3) body cells
3
Q
Water
Constitutes ____% of normal adult body weight
A
50-60
4
Q
Water is a ____
A
universal solvent
5
Q
Water
Necessary for ____ in the cells, making it essential for metabolism
A
hydrolysis of nutrients
6
Q
Water
Acts as a ____ of the joints and the viscera in the abdominal cavity
A
lubricant
7
Q
Water
Cools the body through ____
A
perspiration
8
Q
Sources of Water
The best source of water is ____
A
drinking water
9
Q
Sources of water
Beverages of all types are the ____
A
second-best source of water
10
Q
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