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What is the most important nutrient for all organisms?
water
What are the functions of water?
carrier of substances (universal solvent)
temperature regulator
lubricant
maintains cell shape
hydrolysis
What are the physical properties of water?
high specific heat
high thermal conductivity
high heat of vaporization
What are the physiological characteristics of water?
mobility of blood
evaporative surface of lungs (dissipation of heat)
boyd surface for sweating
constriction of blood flow ability (temp. control variation)
What influences water requirements?
environment
diet
age
lactation
work/activity
Author
llwelp
ID
198843
Card Set
Water
Description
facts and importance of water
Updated
2013-02-08T05:50:32Z
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