Here's a question! A 8th Grader in United States wants to know, "Why do our brain cells need water?"
Here's an answer:
Brain cells need water just as we drink plenty of water to keep our bodies hydrated and to stay energized. Read More
All cells in the body, especially brain cells, need energy to work and water is essential in helping the cells do that. Brain cells (neurons) use the molecules that make up water, oxygen and hydrogen, to make lots of energy (ATP) for the neuron to use in signaling. Without water, the neuron would not be able to convert it's "food" into usable energy and it would die.
Wow, the brain is so cool!
Hey, what's the one thing you wish you knew about the brain?