AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -“Osmoregulation is the process by which an organism regulates the water and electrolytic balance in its body to maintain homeostasis.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Osmoregulation refers to the regulation of body fluid solute concentrations. Solute concentrations are measured in osmolarity, usually mOsm/L, which is the number of osmoles within a litre of solution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Osmoregulation is the process of maintenance of salt and water balance (osmotic balance) across membranes within the body’s fluids, which are composed of water plus electrolytes and non-electrolytes. An electrolyte is a solute that dissociates into ions when dissolved in water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Osmoregulation is the control of water levels and mineral ions (salt) in the blood. Water levels and mineral ions in the blood are controlled to keep the concentrations the same inside the cells as around them. This protects cells by stopping too much water from entering or leaving them by osmosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Osmoregulation is a homeostatic mechanism that regulates the optimum temperature of water and salts in the tissues and body fluids. It maintains the internal environment of the body through water and ionic concentration.