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What is the meaning of the following terms?
(i) Homeostasis
(ii) Osmoregulation

Answer Text:
i)Ability to maintain a stable, constant internal/tissue fluid environment despite fluctuations in external environment.
ii)- Osmoregulation is the process maintaining of a concentration of salt and water balance (osmotic balance) across membranes within the body