Question

Discuss the importance of water in our body.

Answer 1

Water in our body is very important for maintaining good health. Seventy per cent of our body is made up of water. The following are some of the uses of water.

• It provides the medium for various chemical reactions that take place in our body, such as those during digestion and excretion.
• Our body temperature is regulated by water.
• Water aids in the transport of substances in our body.
• It aids in the absorption of food in the body.