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How does our body regulate water?

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When the body has excess water, thirst is suppressed. An interaction between the pituitary gland and the kidneys provides another mechanism. When the body is low in water, the pituitary gland secretes vasopressin also called antidiuretic hormone into the bloodstream.
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