Biology GCSE
osmoregulation
What osmoregulation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of osmoregulation
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Reference: OCR
The kidneys are the primary organs of this in humans, maintaining the water potential of blood plasma and tissue fluid within narrow limits.
Topics that use osmoregulation
- Maintaining internal environments (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- antagonistic hormones
- antidiuretic hormone
- blood glucose regulation
- Bowman's capsule and ultrafiltration
- collecting duct permeability
- dehydration
- Glucagon
- glycogen
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