NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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Water plays a crucial role as it helps in maintaining homeostasis and it constitutes major composition of the cells and the body. Water is lost from our body while running, urinating, perspiration and sweating. So, it is very important that the water balance is maintained to carry normal physiological activities. To regulate the water balance in human body, brain and kidneys play a pivotal role.
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