Water

• Solvent:

  • Water can dissolve many different kinds of soluble substances
  • Dissolves waste products produced by the body
• Thermo Regulation:

  • Water regulates overall body temperature by helping dissipate heat through sweat
• Reagents:

  • Chemical reactions in cells can only take place if water is present
• Reproduction:

  • In plants, it is necessary for the germination of seeds
  • In humans, semen is made up of water and takes the sperm to the egg
• Transport:

  • Water transports food down the alimentary canal
  • Water transports mineral salts in plants