3.3.1 - The Indispensable Role of Water in the Body
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What is the general recommendation for daily water intake for most adults?
💡 Hint: Think about how much water is typically suggested.
Name one symptom of mild dehydration.
💡 Hint: What is the first sign our body gives us when it needs more water?
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What is the recommended daily water intake for adults?
💡 Hint: Think of the typical guideline for staying hydrated.
True or False: Dehydration can impair cognitive function.
💡 Hint: How do you feel when you are thirsty?
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If an athlete loses 3% of their body weight through sweat, how does that affect their performance and what steps can they take to prevent dehydration?
💡 Hint: Think about the water loss during heavy exercise and how it impacts energy levels.
Discuss the biochemical processes that depend on water for proper functioning. Give two examples.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to enzymes and substrates in the body without water.
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