Water in the Body

What is a solvent?

A substance that dissolves other soluble substances to form a solution.

What are solutes?

Substances (e.g., sugar, salts, proteins) that dissolve in a liquid.

What happens if salt content in blood is too high?

Water moves into the bloodstream to even it out.

What happens if salt content in blood is too low?

Water leaves the bloodstream.

What is lost through sweating?

Water and salts

What can occur if lost fluids and salts are not replaced?

Muscle cramps, decreased energy, and weakness.

How do sports drinks and water help the body?

They help replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.

What is one function of water in the body related to transport?

Moves nutrients to cells, removes waste, and transports hormones.

How does water help in temperature regulation?

Redistributes heat and cools the body via sweat.

What is the role of water in lubrication?

Helps with movement around sliding surfaces in the body.

Why is water essential as a chemical medium?

It is essential for chemical and metabolic reactions.

What is the concentration of intracellular fluid (inside cells)?

Higher potassium concentration.

What is the concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid (outside cells)?

Higher sodium concentration.

What is interstitial fluid?

Fluid found between tissue cells (80% of extracellular fluid).