5 Survival Needs Flashcards
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Oxygen
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needed to release energy from foods
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Nutrients
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food including carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, and vitamins
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Water
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accounts for 60%-80% of body weight
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Normal Body Temperature
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37C(98F) normal. If it is lower than 98 then the metabolism will slow and eventually stop. If it is too high, chemical reactions proceed too fast causing body proteins to break down
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Atmospheric Pressure
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force exerted on the surface of the body by the weight of the air, exchanging of oxygen and carbon dioxide depends on atmospheric pressure
