Thirsty for Knowledge: A Hydration Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A term describing a solution with a higher solute concentration than another.
  2. 5. A condition caused by insufficient fluid intake.
  3. 9. A type of nutrient necessary for overall health.
  4. 11. The body's ability to regulate its temperature.
  5. 13. A term describing a solution with a lower solute concentration than another.
  6. 14. A fundamental source of life and hydration.
  7. 16. The ability of tissues to stretch and return to their original shape.
  8. 18. Minerals that conduct electrical impulses in the body.
Down
  1. 1. A nutrient that provides energy.
  2. 2. The force of blood against the walls of blood vessels.
  3. 3. The process of maintaining adequate water levels in the body.
  4. 4. The state of desiring to drink fluids.
  5. 6. Essential minerals lost through sweat during physical activities.
  6. 7. To satisfy one's thirst or desire for fluids.
  7. 8. A common source of hydration that comes in various forms (e.g., tap, mineral).
  8. 10. The process by which the body breaks down food for energy.
  9. 12. An essential component of the body's cells.
  10. 15. A vessel commonly used for drinking fluids.
  11. 17. The liquid produced by sweat glands to cool the body.