Water: The essence of life.

Water is a less expensive substance but very important and serves as a basis of survival for humans, animals, plants, etc. Water is that substance every living thing solemnly relies on for their existence and in this write-up, we will explore the direct and indirect purposes/significance and deficiencies of water to humans, as well as look at some importance of water to plants.

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(1) DIRECT PURPOSES/USES AND DEFICIENCIES OF WATER

A. Drinking of water:

The intake of water keeps us alive by performing a series of activities in the human body such as

• It helps to regulate the body temperature.

• It helps create saliva.

• It helps to flush out waste products from the body.

• It helps to keep the brain functioning etc.

Deficiencies:

Insufficient intake of water results in severe dehydration which often leads to

• kidney failure

• seizure

• brain failure amongst others.

B. Bathing

Water is an important substance used by humans to get their bodies clean. Humans are only looking good and healthy simply because we are to wash out the body and get rid of unpleasant odors that would have been coming out of the body.

• Deficiency
  The deficiency of Water for adequate bathing will lead to the following:

• It brings about severe odors from the body

• Lack of adequate baths also leads to the development of Atopic dermatitis (eczema), rashes, ringworm, etc

(2) INDIRECT PURPOSES/USES AND DEFICIENCY

Water, a substance that is used for direct purposes by humans is also useful for indirect purposes such as :

A. Wood Processing :

The use of water in processing wood to make papers and some other important items has shown the fact that water is an essential substance to humans.

B. production of Steel:

Water is used for the production of steel used for automobiles which as a result aids the production of different cars, vehicles, buses, etc.

(3) IMPORTANCE OF WATER TO PLANTS

Water performs a great function in keeping the lives of plants. The following are the importance of water to plants:

• Water helps plants in the germination of seeds.

• Water helps in the transport of nutrients and minerals from the soil to the plants.

• Water helps in the process of photosynthesis by which plants manufacture their foods in the presence of sunlight.

Conclusion:
Water, a remarkable substance that has helped to sustain life in all forms is no doubt an essential element to all living things in general.

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