Carlos Visited the Desert for the First Time And, as He

question 14

Essay

Carlos visited the desert for the first time and, as he was sweating a lot, bought some distilled water. This seemed to satisfy his thirst very well. Why is the distilled water not the best choice of beverage for Carlos?

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Definitions:

Depressants

A category of drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation, sedation, and decreased alertness.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, with diminished peripheral awareness, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Sensations

The physical feelings or perceptions resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

Perceptions

The process of organizing, interpreting, and making sense of sensory information to understand the environment.