Discuss the key functions of water in the body


Water:
? is needed to maintain normal internal body temperature
? serves as the medium for chemical reactions that take place within the body
? serves as the medium for the transport of nutrients throughout the body in blood
? serves as the medium for the action of digestive enzymes
? is required for the normal elimination of waste products in urine and stools
? participates in energy formation

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