What would happen if you didn’t drink water? - Mia Nacamulli

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

lubricate

To lubricate something is to make it easier to move or to stay moving. When you lubricate a machine, you make sure that the moving parts are oiled so that they can operate more smoothly.

  • The lubricant made the gears lubricated and the machine worked more smoothly.
  • The lubricant made the moving parts of the machine slippery, so it was easier to move them.
hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that is responsible for controlling our basic emotions. It is also responsible for controlling our sense of hunger and thirst.

  • The hypothalamus is responsible for the fight or flight response.
  • The hypothalamus is responsible for the autonomic nervous system.
antidiuretic

The antidiuretic hormone is a hormone that helps to regulate the amount of water that is lost from the body. It helps to prevent the body from getting too dry.

  • The antidiuretic hormone is usually released during times of stress or during periods of dehydration.
  • The antidiuretic hormone is released when the person becomes dehydrated.
hydrated

To be hydrated is to have enough water in your body. When you are dehydrated, you have too little water in your body, and you might feel tired or sick.

  • She needs to be hydrated before she goes to the gym.
  • The boxer was dehydrated and lost the fight because of it.
hyponatremia

Hyponatremia is a condition in which the level of sodium in your blood is too high. This can be caused by drinking too much water or drinking water that is not properly diluted.

  • He was diagnosed with hyponatremia and had to be hospitalized.
  • She was drinking a lot of water, but she didn't know that it was causing her to have hyponatremia.

Overconsumption is a problem that people can have when they are too busy or too comfortable. They can start to eat too much food, drink too much alcohol, or spend too much money.

  • The overconsumption of food is a problem in the world today.
  • The overconsumption of money is a problem that people can have in any economy.
imbibe

To imbibe is to drink something. Sometimes people use the word to refer to the act of drinking alcohol.

  • He imbibed heavily at the party.
  • The wine was imbibed with a flavor that made it taste very sweet.