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The Importance of Salt and Water
Water is important to homeostasis because it has a high heat capacity, so it will not raise the body’s temperature much when it absorbs heat. This allows the body to not loose too much heat. It has a high vaporization point, which means it takes in a lot of heat when the body sweats. Water is also the universal solvent. A lot of things, like metabolic waste, can be carried in it. Water is also very reactive, these reactions help maintain homeostasis. Lastly water is very cushioning and protects internal organs from truma
Salt is important to homeostasis because it is an electrolyte that helps with nerve impulse transitions, muscle contractions, and water balance, all of which contribute to homeostasis.