The Human Body - Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Water is lost in three ways:
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- Urination (via the kidneys)
- Sweating (via the skin)
- Respiration (via the lungs)
2
Q
Water is:
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The most common compound in the human body
3
Q
Intracellular
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Inside cells
4
Q
Extra cellular
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Outside/around cells
5
Q
Water in the body is used to:
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- Give shape to the cells
- carry other chemicals around the body (transportation)
- Metabolism
6
Q
Other than water, the most significant compounds in the body are:
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- Calcium
- Iron
- Phosphorus
7
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Homeostasis:
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The balancing of body functions such as body temperature, acid levels and blood sugar levels. Body temp. Is regulated to 37’C.
