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What is the molecular structure of water?
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The molecular structure of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
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What are the functions of water in the human body?
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  • It lubricates the joints
  •  moistens the mouth, nose and eyes
  • It protects the organs
  • It prevents constipation.
  • It helps dissolve minerals and other nutrients
  • It helps the liver  and kidney flush out waste products
  • It helps transport minerals and nutrients to the cells
  • It regulates temperature

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What are the two water imbalances?
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  • Dehydration ( lack water in the body)
  • Overhydration
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Does dehydration have two kinds? If so what are they?
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Yes. They are primary and secondary dehydration respectively.
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Explain the difference between primary and secondary dehydration.
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In primary dehydration, there is loss f water only. The volume or concentration of electrolyte is not affected in any way. Where as, in secondary dehydration we have loss of the electrolyte only, and not water
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What are the three levels of dehydration and their symptoms?
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  • Mild dehydration- thirst
  • Moderately severe dehydration- thirst, dry mouth and oliguria
  • Severe dehydration- thirst s dry mouth, Algeria, compromised mental state
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What is the hormone responsible for control long levels of water in the body?
What happens when the body stops producing or releasing this hormone?
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ADH(Anti Diuretic Hormone)
The hormone makes  re absorption of fluid from the renal tubules possible. Therefore i this hormone is no longe there's the body will lose alot of water. A person would end up with diabetes insipidus

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Is it possible for both types ofdehydration to occur simultaneously? If so, what would be the worst case scenario for the patient?
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It is. Death
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What type of a solvent is water considered to be?
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A universal solvent
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What makes water such an excellent solvent?
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Water is an excellent solvent because of its high dielectric constant.
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What are the bonds in the water molecule?
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The atoms are bonded covalently
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What is water?
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A clear inorganic tasteless and orderless chemical substance that is very vital to all living organisms
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Q:
What is the molecular structure of water?
A:
The molecular structure of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Q:
What are the functions of water in the human body?
A:
  • It lubricates the joints
  •  moistens the mouth, nose and eyes
  • It protects the organs
  • It prevents constipation.
  • It helps dissolve minerals and other nutrients
  • It helps the liver  and kidney flush out waste products
  • It helps transport minerals and nutrients to the cells
  • It regulates temperature

Q:
What are the two water imbalances?
A:
  • Dehydration ( lack water in the body)
  • Overhydration
Q:
Does dehydration have two kinds? If so what are they?
A:
Yes. They are primary and secondary dehydration respectively.
Q:
Explain the difference between primary and secondary dehydration.
A:
In primary dehydration, there is loss f water only. The volume or concentration of electrolyte is not affected in any way. Where as, in secondary dehydration we have loss of the electrolyte only, and not water
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Q:
What are the three levels of dehydration and their symptoms?
A:
  • Mild dehydration- thirst
  • Moderately severe dehydration- thirst, dry mouth and oliguria
  • Severe dehydration- thirst s dry mouth, Algeria, compromised mental state
Q:
What is the hormone responsible for control long levels of water in the body?
What happens when the body stops producing or releasing this hormone?
A:
ADH(Anti Diuretic Hormone)
The hormone makes  re absorption of fluid from the renal tubules possible. Therefore i this hormone is no longe there's the body will lose alot of water. A person would end up with diabetes insipidus

Q:
Is it possible for both types ofdehydration to occur simultaneously? If so, what would be the worst case scenario for the patient?
A:
It is. Death
Q:
What type of a solvent is water considered to be?
A:
A universal solvent
Q:
What makes water such an excellent solvent?
A:
Water is an excellent solvent because of its high dielectric constant.
Q:
What are the bonds in the water molecule?
A:
The atoms are bonded covalently
Q:
What is water?
A:
A clear inorganic tasteless and orderless chemical substance that is very vital to all living organisms
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