why does the body need electrolytes?

answers1: Here are pretty good links that deals with the importance of
electrolytes for human body functions........ <br>
1. This is an extract from FAMILYNUTRIONONLINE.COM, that describes the
need of electrolytes for our body............ <br>
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..............Importance of Electrolytes in the Body <br>
The human body is an "electrical machine". All vital bodily functions
happen as a result of electrical signals being sent between the
various parts of your body and your brain. In order for your body to
operate at peak performance, these electrical signals must be
conducted in an efficient manner- this is where electrolytes come in.
Electrolytes are substances that will conduct electricity when
dissolved in water – the most common electrolyte in your body is salt.
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OPEN this LINK to READ more................ <br>
<a href="http://www.familynutritiononline.com/Health%20Articles/body_electrolytes.htm"
rel="nofollow"class=Clr-b>http://www.familynutritiononline.com/Hea...</a>
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These 3 following links deal with the role of CALCIUM, potasium ,water
and and other salt & minerals................... <br>
2.WebHealthCentre.com - Diet & Nutrition <br>
Importance of Calcium. Calcium is an essential element required for
several life ... information on retention of Calcium by the human body
in long-term balance ... <br>
<a href="http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/dn_work.asp"
rel="nofollow"class=Clr-b>http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/d...</a>
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3.Importance Of Minerals & Trace Minerals <br>
... biological reactions within the human body, they are necessary for
transmission ... They are the electrolytes to the body, that is; they
carry the electrical ... <br>
<a href="http://www.mgwater.com/import.shtml"
rel="nofollow"class=Clr-b>http://www.mgwater.com/import.shtml</a>
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4. Cruising Chemistry - How is Water Purified? <br>
Importance of Water in the Diet. Water. Most of us take it for
granted. ... For the human body, water is truly a vital resource. ...
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http://www.chem.duke.edu/~jds/cruise_chem/water/watdiet.html <br>
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5. Importance of electrolytes <br>
http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/dn_work.asp#electrolytes
answers2: Consult Idiocracy.