WATER Flashcards
● An inorganic molecule consisting of 2 atoms of hydrogen bonded with 1 atom of oxygen (HշO).
● Major component of blood plasma.
● Perfect medium for body processes.
water
● A component of all body cells.
● Important for the maintenance of life.
● Constitutes 50–60% of normal adult body weight.
water
The water content of ___ tissue is higher than that of ___ tissue.
muscle;
fat
% is highest in ___ (75%) and decreases with age
newborns
Serves as a ___ in many biological reactions especially involving digestion and aids in absorption, transportation circulation and
elimination.
catalyst
Necessary for ___ of nutrients in the cells, making it essential for metabolism
hydrolysis
total water intake:
0-6 months
3 cups / 0.7 L
total water intake:
7-12 months
3.5 cups / 0.8 L
total water intake:
1-3 years
5.5 cups / 1.3 L
total water intake:
4-8 years
7.5 cups / 1.7 L
total water intake:
9-13 years - males
10.5 cups / 2.4 L
total water intake:
9-13 years - females
9 cups / 2.1 L
total water intake:
14-18 years - males
14 cups / 3.3 L
total water intake:
14-18 years - females
10 cups / 2.1 L
total water intake:
19-70+ - males
16 cups / 3.7 L
total water intake:
19-70+ - females
11.5 cups / 2.7 L
total water intake:
pregnant
3 L
