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Give any four reasons why water is necessary in our body.
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Solution
Importance of water in our body:
- Water is the major component of blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen, to and from all the cells.
- It is the major component of saliva and mucous, which lubricate the membranes that line our digestive system beginning with the mouth.
- It helps in regulating the temperature of the body.
- Water is very essential for digestion as well as absorption of food.
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