Water Flashcards

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Function of water

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  • regulates body temp -> sweat evaporates and cools us
  • helps kidneys flush out harmful excess substances from blood
  • transports nutrients, oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • helps prevent skin drying out
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Lack of water

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Dehydration
- headaches
- feeling weak and sick
- dark coloured urine

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Too much water

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Water intoxication
- kidneys can’t work quickly enough to remove it
- headaches nausea, vomiting

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