Water Basics
This is the chemical formula of water
What is H2O?
About this percentage of the human body is made of water
What is 60%?
This organ becomes dry in children
What is the mouth?
This condition occurs when more than about one gallon of water is consumed in 1–2 hours
What is water intoxication?
Water helps maintain this type of balance in the body
What is fluid?
A water molecule contains this many hydrogen atoms
What is two?
Water moves into this fluid between cells
What is interstitial fluid?
Adults experience this feeling when the body begins to lose water and needs replenishment
What is thirst?
This condition is caused by overhydration diluting the blood and is characterized by an electrolyte imbalance
What is hyponatremia?
This physical property changes when water is heated or cooked
What is phase?
Water is this type of molecule
What is a polar molecule?
Water in blood vessels creates this force
What is blood pressure?
The Adequate Intake is set by this committee
What is the Dietary Reference Intake Committee?
This process explains why water moves into cells during sodium imbalance
What is osmosis?
About this percentage of your daily water intake comes from food, not drinks
What is 20%?
These weak bonds form between water molecules
What are hydrogen bonds?
Water is absorbed through this organ
What is the large intestine?
This amount of water is considered to be the average daily consumption
What is 8-12 cups (or 2-3 liters)?
This condition occurs that causes cells to swell
What is hypotonicity?
Normally sodium is higher in this type of cellular fluid
What is extracellular fluid?
This atom in water is more electronegative
What is Oxygen?
Water is involved in regulating this process
What is body temperature?
Water can come from these three sources
What are water, food, and other beverages?
Foods high in this nutrient help maintain electrolyte levels
What is sodium?
This food has the highest water composition
What are cucumbers?