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How is the amount of water in the body regulate?

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Answer: The body regulates water balance through a system called osmoregulation. About 10 liters of water per day are distributed throughout the organs through this mechanism. And when the body can balance water output with water input, the cells can achieve a healthy state of homeostasis.

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Answer: The kidneys can regulate water levels in the body; they conserve water if you are dehydrated, and they can make urine more dilute to expel excess water if necessary. Water is lost through the skin through evaporation from the skin surface without overt sweating and from air expelled from the lungs.

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