Questions: Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of - food - nitrogen - oxygen - water

Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of - food - nitrogen - oxygen - water
Transcript text: QUESTION 10 Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of $\qquad$ food nitrogen oxygen water
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The answer is: oxygen

Explanation for each option:

  • Food: While food is essential for survival, humans can survive for several weeks without it.
  • Nitrogen: Although nitrogen is a major component of the air we breathe, it is not directly used by the body in its gaseous form. Humans do not have an urgent need for a continuous supply of nitrogen.
  • Oxygen: Humans require a continuous supply of oxygen to survive. Without oxygen, brain damage can occur within minutes, and death can follow shortly after.
  • Water: Water is also crucial for survival, but humans can survive for a few days without it.

Summary: Humans have the most urgent need for a continuous supply of oxygen.

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