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Living things need water in their cells. Water is the universal solvent - most of the chemicals a cell needs is dissolved and transported in water. Water is an environment where chemical reactions can occur and water is needed in many of those reactions - like the hydrolysis reaction (needed in the break down of food molecules). If a cell becomes dehydrated chemical reactions slow down. Chemical balance of the cell is changed as waste materials are not removed fast enough, food is not broken down, etc. Water also helps regulate the heat that can build up in a cell during chemical reactions. A dehydrated cell = increase in cell temp. Water content of a cell also affects the pH of a cell environment. Certain reactions occur better at certain pH. Homeostasis is maintaining a balance with the environment. Without water the balance is upset.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 11y agoWater is what our bodies mainly constitute of.
Water has a great deal to do with osmosis and diffusion of solutes.
Water can also be regulated by our hypothalamus as a feedback mechanism to sweat when we overheat.
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∙ 9y agoMaintain a constant body temperature! Your body does this with sweating is it is hot for example.
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What maintains homeostasis by removing body heat water and other wastes?
The gullet helps maintain homeostasis by removing excess water.
What are some example of ions and how they are contribute to homeostasis?
some examples of ions are water and i don't know how they are related to homeostasis.
How do kidneys maintain water balance and homeostasis?
Kidney filter
Which term describe the movement of water molecules in and out of a cell?
its not homeostasis
Describe homeostasis and explain why the kidneys are important to homeostasis?
Kidneys are important in homeostasis as they control the blood water level and the regulation of salt and iron contents within the body. See related links for more info.
Why is water balance such an important factor in maintaining homeostasis?
Water balance is an important factor in maintaining homeostasis. Homeostasis is crucial to organ function which regulates blood water levels.
The regulation of food or water levels inside an organisms cells for example?
homeostasis :)
How does the body return to homeostasis?
The body will return to homeostasis when it gets what it needs to do so. Many times a body needs water to return to homeostasis.
Does homeostasis effect salt concentration?
homeostasis does have salt effect, when you sweat you lose water and salt
What maintains homeostasis by removing body heat water and other wastes?
The gullet helps maintain homeostasis by removing excess water.
What is a good synonym for homeostasis?
Balance.
What does homeostasis need to maintain stabilaty?
water
What are some example of ions and how they are contribute to homeostasis?
some examples of ions are water and i don't know how they are related to homeostasis.
What is a thermostat in your house is a good analogy for?
homeostasis
Pathologic condition affect the homeostasis of the body?
Pathological conditions do affect the homeostasis of the body. This is the constant state of the body when it is in good health. An illness will change this homeostasis.
What keeps water levels balanced in are body?
Homeostasis.
A sentence with the word homeostasis?
1.The oyster maintained homeostasis even in the cold water. Homeostasis - the maintenance of internal condition within an body. For instance, maintaining temperature or ph level.
