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  1. Osmoregulation - Wikipedia

    Organisms that maintain an internal osmolarity different from the medium in which they are immersed have been termed osmoregulators. They tightly regulate their body osmolarity, …

  2. Osmoregulation | Water Balance, Homeostasis & Osmotic …

    osmoregulation, in biology, maintenance by an organism of an internal balance between water and dissolved materials regardless of environmental conditions.

  3. What Is Osmoregulation and How Does It Work? - Biology Insights

    Jul 30, 2025 · Osmoregulation is the biological process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal balance of water and dissolved substances, known as solutes, despite …

  4. Osmoregulation - Definition, Types, & Importance - GeeksforGeeks

    Aug 21, 2025 · Osmoregulation is the active regulation of the osmotic pressure of the body fluid of an organism through osmoreceptors. It maintains fluid balance and electrolyte concentration.

  5. Osmoregulation – Definition, Types, Mechanism, Importance

    Oct 21, 2024 · Osmoregulation is the process by which organisms regulate the balance of water and electrolytes (salts and other ions) in their bodies to maintain homeostasis.

  6. 4.1. Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance – Animal Physiology

    Osmoregulation is the process of maintenance of salt and water balance (osmotic balance) across membranes within the body’s fluids, which are composed of water, plus electrolytes and non …

  7. Osmoregulation Definition and Explanation - ThoughtCo

    May 18, 2025 · Osmoregulation is the active regulation of osmotic pressure to maintain the balance of water and electrolytes in an organism. Control of osmotic pressure is needed to …

  8. Osmoregulation: Video, Causes, & Meaning | Osmosis

    Osmoregulation refers to the regulation of body fluid solute concentrations. Solute concentrations are measured in osmolarity, usually mOsm/L, which is the number of osmoles within a litre of …

  9. Osmoregulation: Definition, Mechanism, Types, Significance

    Feb 15, 2025 · What is Osmoregulation, and why is it essential in living organisms? Ans: Osmoregulation refers to the physiological processes that maintain a fixed concentration of …

  10. 41.1: Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance - Introduction

    Osmoregulation is the process of maintenance of salt and water balance (osmotic balance) across membranes within the body’s fluids, which are composed of water plus electrolytes and non …