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Osmoregulation

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The process by which water moves from high concentration to low concentration Diffusion
Controls what goes in and out of a cell cell membrane
What type of molecule can cross the cell membrane by the process of diffusion? small molecules
Is there energy needed for diffusion to happen? no, happens naturally
Where does diffusion occur in the body? lungs, small intestine, kidneys
What gases are diffused in the lungs? oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is diffused in the intestines? nutrients
What is diffused in the kidneys? excess water and other wastes
What brings blood to the kidneys? renal artery
Where is urea sent to as waste? ureter
How do glucose and materials leave the kidney? renal vein
What substance cannot diffuse because it is too big? salt
What is the effect of salt on an animal cell? the cell membrane and cytoplasm shrink
When water diffuses out of a cell, what type of solution is that called? Hypertonic Solution
When distilled water is added to the blood it diffused into the cell and will do what? burst
When water diffuses into the cell it creates what type of solution? Hypotonic
What is another name for the water feedback mechanism in our bodies? osmoregulation
If we drink too much water, it is released as... urine
If we don't drink enough fluids, the body does what? retains water
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