WAEC Biology 1994 Question 52

Question 52

Homeostasis

The control of water and salt requirements of the body in order to maintain a stable internal environment is known as

  1. A.osmosis
  2. B.excretion
  3. C.plasmolysis
  4. D.ultrafiltration
  5. E.homeostasis
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Answer: E (homeostasis)

Explanation

Keeping the body's internal conditions, including water and salt, steady is homeostasis (here, osmoregulation).