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The document discusses homeostasis and fluid balance in the body. It notes that total body water is about 60% of body weight, distributed between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF). Fluid intake and output must be balanced, with the kidney playing a key role in regulation. The kidney maintains water and ion balance, removes waste, and secretes hormones. Fluid moves between compartments based on hydrostatic and oncotic pressures. Osmolarity and osmotic pressure are explained in relation
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- yannie.s.li
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