L. Water and our bodies Flashcards
1
Q
Approximately ____% of our body
weight is water.
A
75%
2
Q
Water makes up ____% of our brain.
A
80%
3
Q
Water makes up _____% of our blood.
A
90%
4
Q
. Medical researchers report
that there is virtually no function or
reaction in the body that can take
place without the presence of _____.
A
water
5
Q
How much water do we need to drink each day.
A
80 to 96 ounces
6
Q
Three ways our body loses water each day.
A
respiration, urination, and perspiration
7
Q
Do we get water by eating some foods?
A
yes
8
Q
Most of our water comes by _____.
A
drinking
9
Q
How many cups of water should we drink each day.
A
eight to ten
