Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceOrganisation of Life.2 Marks
Question
What is osmoregulation?
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Answer
Osmoregulation is the process by which an organism regulates the water balance in its body and maintains the homeostasis of the body.
It includes controlling excess water loss or gain and maintaining the fluid balance and the osmotic concentration, that is, the concentration of electrolytes.
It ensures that the fluids in the body do not get too diluted or concentrated
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