What if we stopped drinking water? | #aumsum #kids #science #education #children

About 60% to 80% human body is water. We need water for various purposes like digestion and excretion. Water is also a major component of blood. However, every day we lose about 2 to 3 liters of water through sweat, urine, breathing, etc. Hence, to compensate the water loss, if we don't drink enough water, then we will get dehydrated.

During dehydration, our brain works harder than normal. It informs kidneys to retain moisture, thus producing darker concentrated urine. It reduces the production of saliva causing dry mouth. Lack of water also causes our brain tissues to shrink. We get headaches and feel nauseous. Our energy levels drop and our skin becomes dry. Besides this, chronic dehydration can lead to severe health problems and even death.