AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

OSMOREGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Osmoregulation is the homeostatic mechanism of controlling ____
A
Blood glucose levels
B
Temperature
C
Oxygen levels
D
Water and mineral ion levels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osmoregulation is the process of maintaining salt and water balance (osmotic balance) across membranes within the body. The fluids inside and surrounding cells are composed of water, electrolytes, and nonelectrolytes. An electrolyte is a compound that dissociates into ions when dissolved in water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Osmoregulation is defined as a process of maintaining the balance between water and dissolved constituents (salts in solution) in the body. It can also be stated as maintaining the osmotic balance of the body fluids in order to maintain homeostasis.

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