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Which biological process contributes to our daily water needs?
Which biological process contributes to our daily water needs?
- Cellular division
- Cellular differentiation
- Cellular decomposition
- Cellular respiration (correct)
What is the main function of the kidneys in regulating water levels?
What is the main function of the kidneys in regulating water levels?
- Absorbing more water from food
- Producing more water
- Excreting excess water in urine (correct)
- Storing excess water
How does the body indicate that it is deficient in water?
How does the body indicate that it is deficient in water?
- By increasing blood volume
- By increasing metabolic processes
- By decreasing urine output
- By increasing thirst (correct)
What is the role of cytoplasm in maintaining water levels in the body?
What is the role of cytoplasm in maintaining water levels in the body?
What is the main biological solvent in the body?
What is the main biological solvent in the body?
Why is water considered the most important biological solvent?
Why is water considered the most important biological solvent?
How does water help in chemical reactions within the body?
How does water help in chemical reactions within the body?
What is the role of water in the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones?
What is the role of water in the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones?
How does water within cells facilitate material movement?
How does water within cells facilitate material movement?
What happens within the lymph when an infectious agent enters the body?
What happens within the lymph when an infectious agent enters the body?
What is the role of water in synovial fluid?
What is the role of water in synovial fluid?
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid in the body?
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid in the body?
How does water help regulate body temperature?
How does water help regulate body temperature?
What type of fluid is found lining the digestive tract and respiratory system?
What type of fluid is found lining the digestive tract and respiratory system?
What is the importance of maintaining a body temperature of around 37°C?
What is the importance of maintaining a body temperature of around 37°C?
What dictates the functions of water based on its structure?
What dictates the functions of water based on its structure?
Why is it essential to consume a constant supply of water?
Why is it essential to consume a constant supply of water?
Which characteristic of water makes it a suitable biological solvent?
Which characteristic of water makes it a suitable biological solvent?
What sensitivity in the body is linked to reductions in the water content of blood and tissues?
What sensitivity in the body is linked to reductions in the water content of blood and tissues?
How does the V-shape of a water molecule contribute to its functions in the body?
How does the V-shape of a water molecule contribute to its functions in the body?
What is the primary function of protein in regulating water exchange between the blood and extracellular space?
What is the primary function of protein in regulating water exchange between the blood and extracellular space?
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
What drives the movement of water across semi-permeable membranes like blood capillaries?
What drives the movement of water across semi-permeable membranes like blood capillaries?
What is the purpose of the water-based humour in the eye?
What is the purpose of the water-based humour in the eye?
What type of substances are carried by the blood and attract water?
What type of substances are carried by the blood and attract water?
What is the primary component of cytoplasm?
What is the primary component of cytoplasm?
What percentage of blood is composed of water?
What percentage of blood is composed of water?
Where is most of the body's water found?
Where is most of the body's water found?
What type of molecules are attracted to water?
What type of molecules are attracted to water?
What happens to lipids when combined with water?
What happens to lipids when combined with water?
What is the primary component of cells?
What is the primary component of cells?
What happens when there is too much water in the body compared to dissolved electrolytes like sodium?
What happens when there is too much water in the body compared to dissolved electrolytes like sodium?
What is the approximate water recommendation for men?
What is the approximate water recommendation for men?
What promotes water losses in the body?
What promotes water losses in the body?
What is a sign of dehydration?
What is a sign of dehydration?
What is water's role in the body?
What is water's role in the body?
What should be replenished when excessive water is lost?
What should be replenished when excessive water is lost?
What is a remedy for a hangover?
What is a remedy for a hangover?
What is the percentage of the body's water found in cells?
What is the percentage of the body's water found in cells?
