The regulation of the water content of the body fluids by the kidneys is called
- A. excretion
- B. thermoregulation
- C. glycolysis
- D. osmoregulation
Explanation
Osmoregulation balances water intake against loss, with ADH adjusting how much water the collecting ducts reclaim. Excretion is the broader removal of wastes, of which water control is one part.
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