2006-12-18 12:51:30 · 10 answers · asked by linked161 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
our bodies are made of about 75% water, helps chemical reactions happen inside us, keeps us cool, and speeds up our metabolism.
2006-12-18 12:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by jake 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Body is mostly water as the first answer says. Also, it the universal body solvent and your body needs it to digest food. This why a big meal makes you very thirsty, your body needs the water.
2006-12-18 21:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other answers are true, temperature regulation, chemical actions, etc, and you can add that its a transport mechanism for vital substances in the body, its a major part of blood system transporting blood cells that bring oxygen to all the cells and transport away CO2, blood wouldn't be fluid without water.
Also, its a major component to mucous, which helps filter out dust and pollen and pollution from lungs and trachea,
Also a major part of saliva lubricating food being eaten so it gets through digestion without getting stuck
2006-12-18 21:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by million$gon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water provides a cooling mechanism
Metabolism by its nature produces heat we must get rid of
Water also serves as the solvent for all body liquids, which is essentially what are cells are made of.
2006-12-18 20:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by Tailpipe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Water is a universal solvent... That is why most of the chemical reactions can occur in water. Not many things can react in oil or other type of fluid.
2006-12-19 01:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by krucha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will die if your body does not receive water. Seriously alot of toxins are allowed to linger in your body and your waste has a strong odor which is not normal.
2006-12-18 21:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by Miz Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion mainly. Remember that, in diffusion, the membrane must be moist. Also, cells require water to survive-it gives them structure.
2006-12-18 20:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also there is a layer of water in alveoli which helps in diffusion of gas in the lungs
2006-12-18 22:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by frozenfire58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, because our bodies are about 80% water and we need it to stay alive!
2006-12-18 21:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing added to water to make it unhealthy like other drinks.
2006-12-18 20:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋