Water is the nutrient that transports, dissolves, and reacts with chemicals; provides lubrication and shock protection; and aids in temperature regulation.
Water is a substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid.
It is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
However, water is a major requirement by living organisms as it plays several pivotal roles in the body.
Water as a nutrient helps in the transportation dissolution and reaction with chemicals. It provides lubrication and shock protection; and aids in temperature regulation.
The water in the body has an important role as a thermoregulator, regulating the overall body temperature by helping dissipate heat. If the body becomes too hot, water is lost through sweat and the evaporation of this sweat from the skin surface removes heat from the body.
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