8 Questions
Which property of water allows it to act as a heat sink and maintain a relatively constant body temperature?
High specific heat
Which property of water is important for the breaking and creation of water molecules in chemical reactions?
Role in chemical reactions
Which property of water allows it to dissolve solutes and provide an environment for chemical reactions to occur?
Universal solvent
Which property of water is important for protection against trauma and friction, such as in cerebral fluid and pericardial fluid?
Lubricant and cushion
In which type of solutions do most chemical reactions in the body occur?
Aqueous solutions
Qual es le ion con un concentration plus alte in le liquido extracellular?
Sodio (Na+)
Qual es le ion con un concentration plus alte in le liquido intracellular?
Potassio (K+)
Qual es le aniones de proteinas con un concentration plus alte in le liquido intracellular?
Cloruro (Cl-)
Test your knowledge on the properties of water with this quiz! Learn about water's role as a universal solvent, its ability to act as a lubricant and cushion, and its high specific heat capacity.
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