02: Homeostasis

  • What is osmoregulation?

    What is osmoregulation?

    Osmoregulation is the process by which organisms regulate the balance of water and salts in their bodies to maintain a stable internal environment.

  • Explain the role of kidneys in excretion.

    Explain the role of kidneys in excretion.

    The kidneys filter waste products and excess substances from the blood to form urine, regulating the body’s water, salt, and pH balance.

  • What is thermoregulation?

    What is thermoregulation?

    Thermoregulation is the process by which organisms maintain a stable body temperature through mechanisms like sweating, shivering, and vasodilation.