Osmoregulation

Definition

Osmoregulation is the process by which organisms regulate their body’s osmotic pressure in order to maintain homeostasis or balance within their cells.

Related terms

Homeostasis:

The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things.

Osmosis:

The diffusion of free water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Active Transport:

The movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration, assisted by enzymes and requiring energy.