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Osmoregulation in Organisms

Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis

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Describe how amphibians regulate water and salt balance when living in freshwater.
Describe the role of aldosterone in osmoregulation.
Describe the role of the loop of Henle in osmoregulation in mammals.
Explain how freshwater fish maintain osmotic balance in their bodies.
Explain how the body responds to dehydration in terms of osmoregulation.
Explain why marine birds have salt glands.
Explain why osmoregulation is important for enzyme function in cells.
Explain why saltwater fish drink seawater and excrete concentrated urine.
In a scenario where a person drinks excessive water, what mechanism prevents overhydration?
What is osmoregulation?