Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32.5, Problem 1CC
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The reason why it could be dangerous to drink a large amount of water in short period of time.
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Osmoregulation is the process by which the body fluids in an organism are regulated. It is a process of homeostasis where the solute and ion concentration of body fluids are maintained and the internal body conditions is also maintained. Osmoregulation is done by the removal of nitrogenous waste from the body and by the process of sweating through skin that regulate the solute concentration.
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Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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