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Osmoregulation, From Biozone - Coggle Diagram
Osmoregulation
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Hormonal Regulation
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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone): Increases water reabsorption in kidneys, reducing urine output when dehydrated.
Aldosterone: Promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in kidneys, affects fluid balance.
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP): Responds to fluid overload by increasing sodium loss and water excretion.
Renin-Angiotensin System: Regulates blood pressure and fluid balance, indirectly influencing osmoregulation.
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Definition: The process of maintaining water and electrolyte (salt) balance within cells and body fluids, despite fluctuating external and internal conditions.
Importance: Prevents dehydration or overhydration, protects cells from damage due to osmotic stress, and maintains optimal conditions for metabolic reactions.
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