The class is discussing the various elements that are essential for life. Water is a vital element for the human body. What is one of its functions?
A) Serves as a solvent for vitamins and glucose
B) Prepares nutrients for transportation to cells
C) Makes cell walls without shape and structure
D) Provides energy
A
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Water occupies essentially every space within and between body cells and is involved in virtually every body function, to include serves as a solvent for vitamins, minerals, glucose, and amino acids; provides shape and structure to cells; regulates body temperature; aids in digestion and absorption of nutrients; and transports nutrients and oxygen to cells.
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