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The Importance of Maintaining Adequate Levels of Water

Too Little Water

  • Inadequate perfusion due to low blood volume
  • A build up of waste products due to insufficient urine volume
  • Increased solute concentrations affect cell function
  • Inability to sweat and control body temperature
  • Death

Too Much Water

  • Oedema
  • Increased blood volume and therefore pressure could damage the CVS
  • A decrease in solute concentrations disrupt normal cell function




Total Water Balance


Aquaporins of the Kidney and Renal Water Homeostasis


Species Differences in Water Conservation and Economy