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The kidneys are the principle organ for maintaining salt and water balance. One of the functions of the kidneys is to control the water and salt balance in the body. That is why it is referred to as the main organ of homeostasis.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Kidneys!!
Your kidneys function to remove excess water, or retain water when you need it. They also work hard to regulate the amounts of electrolytes in your body (such as sodium, potassium, etc.) The kidneys do this directly by circulating your blood through the various structures within them.
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∙ 11y agoThis is carried out by the hypothalamus in ur brain
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∙ 8y agoMostly the kidneys,
with a mild assist from the lungs.
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What Helps control fluid and electrolyte balance and lowers blood cholesterol level?
what help control fluid and electrolyte balance and lowers blood cholesterol level
Which system filters the blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?
Urinary
How does antidiuretic hormone regulate fluid intake?
It regulates the water balance in the body.
What maintains temperature?
Some of the physiological processes regulated by the hypothalamus include blood pressure, body temperature, cardiovascular system functions, fluid balance, and electrolyte balance. The hypothalamus regulates emotional responses through its influence on the pituitary gland, skeletal muscular system, and autonomic nervous system.
Is the kidney also a major homeostatic organ because it maintains electrolyte balance?
The kidney, among other systems, helps to maintain electrolyte balance.
What are the receptors for directly monitoring electrolyte balance?
No receptors directly monitor fluid or electrolyte balance
Which endocrine gland regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis?
Cortex of adrenal glands
What has the author William Halstead Taylor written?
William Halstead Taylor has written: 'Fluid therapy and disorders of electrolyte balance' -- subject(s): Electrolyte balance, Electrolytes, Fluid therapy, Metabolism, Water, Water-Electrolyte Balance
What Helps control fluid and electrolyte balance and lowers blood cholesterol level?
what help control fluid and electrolyte balance and lowers blood cholesterol level
What vitamin is for fluid balance?
The electrolyte Sodium (Na+) is responsible for fluid homostasis.
What has the author Gretchen Mayo Reed written?
Gretchen Mayo Reed has written: 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance' -- subject(s): Body fluids, Hydrogen-ion concentration, Programmed instruction, Programmed texts, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology), Water-electrolyte imbalances 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance: a programed instruction in physiology for nurses'
Which system filters the blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?
Urinary
How does antidiuretic hormone regulate fluid intake?
It regulates the water balance in the body.
What age group most commonly has fluid electrolyte and acid's balance issues?
Infants
What two hormones are closely involved in the regulation of the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body?
i was here
What does blood regulate?
blood participates in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance, acid bas (ph) balance, and boyd temperature.
Why are problems with fluid electrolyte and acid base balance particularly common in infants?
inefficient kidneys
