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+- The body is composed of 50 to 75% water
+	- Lean muscle contains more water (73$
+	- Fat tissue contains less water (20%)
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+#  Functions
+- Is a solvent
+- Is a major component of blood, saliva, sweat, tears, mucus, and joint fluid
+- Removes waste
+- Helps transport substances
+- Lubricates tissues
+- Regulates body tempurature
+- Helps digest foods
+- Participates in many chemical reactions
+- Helps maintain proper blood pH
+- **Doesn't play a major role in immune system function**
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+# Compartments
+- The body has two major fluid compartments:
+- **Intracellular water** is inside the cells - Managed by potassium
+- **Extracellular water** surrounds cells or is in the blood - managed by sodium and chloride