Lesson 3.1 Water Flashcards
How much if the body is made if water?
70%.
How much water is in the blood?
90%.
How is water lost from the body?
Through breath and exhalation; sweat glands; the stool and urine,
How much water can be found in the stool?
75%.
How much water can be list through sweat?
1/2 liter in one day.
What is a plausible transit time for water to become.
15 minutes.
Where does water pass before it leaves the body?
Some of the water we drink will show up in our urine only 15 minutes later, which means it has already been pumped through the body by the heart and filtered by the liver and kidneys.
What body processes involve water?
In the body, water is involved in almost every body process, including digestion, circulation, elimination, and transportation of nutrients. The liver and kidneys need a lot of water to flush out metabolic wastes. The blood needs water to move out toxins, and the intestines need water to achieve proper elimination.
Name the sources of water.
Water can also be taken in the form of freshly pressed fruit or vegetable juices, vegetable broths, or herbal teas.
What ailments can be reduced by drinking water.
Many common ailments such as headache, fatigue, and constipation may be alleviated by drinking more water.
