Chapter 2: Water Flashcards
1
Q
A human can survive weeks without food but how many days without water?
A
3 Days with no water.
2
Q
What is the % that water makes of the brain?
A
85%
3
Q
What is the % that water makes of the blood?
A
80%.
4
Q
What is the % that water makes of lean muscle?
A
70%
5
Q
What does Water metabolizes and transports?
A
Carbohydrates and proteins that the body uses as energy.
6
Q
What does Water transports from the body?
A
Waste material and toxins.
7
Q
When are the levels of oxygen in the bloodstream greater?
A
When the body is well hydrated.
8
Q
The body burns more stores fat when?
A
It is well hydrated.
9
Q
When are cells less susceptible to diseases?
A
When they are well-hydrated.
