• Question: Why do our bodies need water?

    Asked by 433enek48 to Emma, Karla, Shane, Stephen, Yang on 13 Nov 2017.
    • Photo: Emma Hanley

      Emma Hanley answered on 13 Nov 2017:

      As our bodies are made up mostly of water we need water to make sure we can function properly. One reason for the need for water is in our bloodstream we have oxygen and the more hydrated we are the more oxygen is available for us.

    • Photo: Stephen Rhatigan

      Stephen Rhatigan answered on 17 Nov 2017:

      Water is an excellent solvent. This means it dissolves other substances, making it ideal for transporting nutrients around the body and allowing biochemical reactions to take place.
      Water also helps with temperature control, excretion of waste and lubrication of moving parts.

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