Animal Fluid Compartments Quiz

Ionic regulation is important for maintaining electrolyte balance, such as sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+), inside and outside the cells.

Volume regulation is important for maintaining stable fluid volumes in the body, particularly the distribution of water in the blood relative to other places.

Osmotic regulation is crucial for keeping osmolarity stable and in the right range, preventing imbalances in the concentration of solutes.

<p>Nitrogen excretion is the removal of waste while conserving water, often involving the conversion of nitrogenous wastes into less toxic compounds like urea or uric acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Osmoregulators actively maintain internal osmolarity despite external changes, like shrimp, while osmoconformers allow their internal osmolarity to match that of the external environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers