What does water do for the body?

Q: Define the terms acid, base, buffer, acidosis, alkalosis, and pH.

A: Acids can be defined as molecules capable of donating a proton. Bases can be defined as molecules…

Q: What does a “dehydration synthesis” do?

A: The enzyme is a biological catalyst. Its main function is to catalyze biochemical reactions. These…

Q: What is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases?

A: The distinct forms in which the matter exists are known as states of matter. The three most…

Q: What are the diseases associated with water?

A: Answer- According to WHO the disease associated with water are following:-  1. Cholera 2. Darrhoia…

Q: Nissl bodies are mainly composed of what?

A: Nissl bodies are large granular bodies found in the nerve cells or neurons. They are the site of…

Q: What are the main negative ions found in living beings?

A: Negative ions are those which are charged up with electricity and mostly originate from non-metallic…

Q: When would you not use ice?

A: Cold application or cryotherapy. Cold causes constriction of blood vessels and leads to  Reduced…

Q: What does a higher viscosity result in?

A: Anything that has mass and occupies space is known as matter. There are three main states of matter…

Q: What are the effect of hydrochloric acid?

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: Explain Hydrogen Ions and Acidity?

A: Acid can be defined as the molecule or ion capable of donating the proton, or, alternatively, they…

Q: how essential is water in our body? Please expand your answer and give examples

A: Water is the solvent of life. It is the most abundant substance in the living systems. It makes up…

Q: What is electrolyte balance?

A: An equilibrium between the amount of electrolytes such as calcium, potassium and sodium  that is…

Q: How is oxygen dissolved in water?

A: Water is polar molecule and oxygen is non polar molecules in which electron density is normally…

Q: What is the ph of human blood?

A: Blood pH is important part of health system. Many factors control the blood pH.

Q: What is meant by saturation or unsaturation of oils and fats?

A: Lipids are found in the human diet (fatty acids, triacylglycerols, cholesterol). Lipids in the human…

Q: What is the role of ions?

A: Ions : It is a charged atom or molecule. It is charged because the number of electrons do not equal…

Q: List the six major electrolytes found in body fluids, other than H+ and HCO3–.

A: Electrolyte Balance:              The body comprises of enormous variety of ions or electrolytes. An…

Q: Suppose a pregnant woman with severe morning sickness has been vomitingsteadily for several days.…

A: Severe morning sickness may lead mother to the dehydration The loss of stomach acid affect her body…

Q: what is electrolytes imbalance?

A: In the human body, 60% of the weight is contributed by water, with 40% intracellular and 20%…

Q: What is a body fluid?

A: Introduction  Cell is the basic unit of life. All organisms be it single cellular or multicellular,…

Q: Water makes up about which percentage of the human body mass? * 20% 40% 60% 80%

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Why Is Water So Important to Life?

A: Water a simple molecule composed of two small positively charged hydrogen atoms and one large…

Q: Explain the role of water in human body  in the following function: 1. Temperature regulation  2.…

A: The human body contains both inorganic and organic compounds. The inorganic compounds include salt,…

Q: If 65 percent of your body mass is water, determine how many kilograms of water you contain.

A: Water is the main component of the human body and it forms nearly 60% of body mass. Different organs…

Q: Distinguish between the two categories of acids in the body.

A: An acid is defined as a substance that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair…

Q: Is water coherent and adhesive?

A: Cohesion refers when water is attracted to waterAdhesion refers to when water is attracted to other…

Q: What is the most common element in the human body?

A: There are various elements that form the human body. The elements are important to regulate the…

Q: Which is the most common element in the human body?

A: For all intents and purposes, the human body is a very complicated mechanism. From the micro- to…

Q: what are fluid and electrolytes? how do they impact the body? what are the functions of fluid and…

A: The link between fluid intake and output is referred to as fluid balance. Fluid balance aims to keep…

Q: What cells in the body produce hydrogen peroxide?

A: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural chemical which is toxic but still produced by body cells.

Q: What characteristics are needed for a substance to be soluble in body fluids?

A: Body fluids are the body liquids, which are present in the body. These fluids play an essential role…

Q: What happens when hydrochloric acid is dissolved in water?

A: Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, on dilution in water the hydrochloric acid will dissociate into…

Q: List the functions of water in the body. Why is it important to maintain good fluid balance inside…

A: Water is a inorganic ,tasteless , colorless, odorless chemical substances , which is the main…

Q: Which are the main positive ions found in living beings?

A: Ions are molecules or atoms which contains the net electrical charge on it. The electrical charge…

Q: What happens to the electrolytes of an athlete who undergoes a vigorous exercise?

A: Introduction Chemicals that have an electric charge when dissolved in water are referred to as…

Q: Is the dissociation of water endothermic or exothermic?

A: The human body is 70 % water. Where water is an essential molecule for all the living being…

Q: which liquid is most like water and would support human life?

A: Water is an essential requirement for life on Earth as it functions as a solvent. It can dissolve…

Q: How much water does an average adult contain by mass? An infant? How much water can an adult lose…

A: Water is necessary for the body and is one of a balanced diet. Most of the bodily functions are…

Q: What are implications of a change in pH, ionic strength or concentration, how is this overcome

A: PH (Power of Hydrogen) is the measure of acidity or basicity of any aqueous solution. The power of…

Q: Explain how buffers help the human body to maintain homeostasis?

A: Hoemostatis is process through which an organism maintains a balance inside of itself. It is done so…

Q: The human body is composed of about 70% water. How does this help the body to maintain a steady…

A: Water is a biomolecule that makes up 70-95% of most organisms. It consists of hydrogen and oxygen…

Q: How do electrolytes and nonelectrolytes differ?

A: In all branch of science, it is important to understand the key terminologies and difference between…

Q: What is substance P?

A: Amino acids are biomolecules that are comprised of two functional groups, these are an amino group…

Q: How do triglycerides differ from phospholipids in body function and location?

A: Lipids are one among different biomolecules. Unlike other biomolecules, lipids are not true…

Q: What is concentration?

A: In biology, we measure some of substances. Also, perform various tests where we prepare various…

Q: How come a human cannot drink seawater?

A: Excretion is the elimination of metabolic waste products from the body of the organism to regulate…

Q: What are the buffers in our blood?

A: A buffer is an aqueous solution that has the ability to resist or withstand significant changes in…

Q: What compounds tend to be non-electrolytes? What are the exceptions?

A: A substance that dissolves in water is classified according to whether they yield molecules or ions…

Physical and Chemical features

The physical property of a compound could be determined without modifying the originality of the compound. Examples of physical properties are density, hardness, color, boiling, and melting point. The chemical property expresses the ability of a compound to undergo a particular chemical change.