Water

Definition

Water is hydrogen oxide and it is composed of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. It has a molecular weight of 18.016 and is the most universal solvent known. Purpose

Water is the most universal solvent known. In the human body, it is capable of dissolving simple elements, ions and large organic molecules. Because of water’s ability to…

How to Save a Cell Phone Dropped in Water

Few things in normal life cause more panic than dropping your cell phone in water, but it happens. Dropping your phone in water does not necessarily mean that you will have to replace it. If you know what to do after your phone has been submerged in water, you should be able to…

Fiber

Definition

Fiber is found only in foods of plant origin. It occurs in the skins, seeds, leaves and roots of fruits and vegetables, and in the germ and bran layers of grains. Pectins, lignans, cellulose, gums and mucilages are all different forms of fiber found in these foods. Because humans lack the digestive enzymes to break down fiber, it passes…

Diabetes Mellitus

Definition

Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and hunger. The treatment includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in…

Dehydration

Definition

Dehydration is a condition in which the body looses too much water usually as a result of excess sweating, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

Description

Dehydration occurs because more fluid is lost from the body than is taken in. Water is essential for life. Transporting nutrients throughout the body, removing wastes, regulating body temperature, lubrication of joints and membranes, and chemical reactions that…