SCIENCE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS FINAL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Transport
Answer: Vehicle for all nutrients and wastes
◉ Solvent
Answer: Dissolves amino acids, glucose, minerals, and other
substance needed by the cells
◉ Cleaning agent
Answer: the kidneys filter these wastes from the blood and excrete
them, mixed with water as urine
◉ Lubricant, cushion
Answer: - protect sensitive tissues (spinal cord from shock)
- fetus is cushioned against shock by the bag of amniotic fluid in
uterus
, - lubricates the digestive tract and respiratory tract and all tissues
that are moistened with mucus
◉ Temperature
Answer: - ability to help maintain body temperature
- water of sweat is the body's coolant
◉ describe factors influencing the amount of water needed by the
body
Answer: alcohol consumption
cold weather
dietary fiber
diseased that disturb water balance: diabetes, kidney disease
heated environments
high altitude
high humidity
ketosis
medications
physical activity
pregnancy and breast feeding
prolonged diarrhea vomiting or fever