Description
When water is lost, IV solutions restore fluid balance
The human body is made up of about 60% water, with two-thirds of it stored intracellularly. The rest is found in blood vessels and between the cells. Water makes up 73% of the brain and heart; 83% of the lungs; 79% of the muscles and kidneys; and 64% of the skin.
Water is essential to every living cell.
Some of its functions:
Necessary for cellular metabolism and building materials
Regulation of internal body temperature, through respiration and sweating
Transport of protein and carbohydrates
Elimination of waste through urine and feces
Shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord Joint lubrication
