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