Osmoregulation

Question 1

What is osmoregulation?

Answer 1

to keep the solute and water level regulated inside of the internal environment of the body (meaning the internal environment has enough water and salt)

Question 2

What is diffusion?

Answer 2

When something moves from a higher concentration to a lower concentration

Question 3

Does diffusion use energy?

Answer 3

NO– diffusion is a natural process and does not require the input of energy

Question 4

What is osmosis?

Answer 4

Diffusion of water molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration (water will move from an area with lots of water compared to salt –> to an area with little water compared to salt)

Question 5

What organ does osmoregulation?

Answer 5

Kidneys regulate salt and water balance in the body

Question 6

What body system does osmoregulation?

Answer 6

The excretory system consists of the kidney, bladder, urethra, sweat glands, to regulate water balance and expel excess water in the form of urine and sweat