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1. It is important that humans maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis)
2. Humans respond to changes in external temperature in different ways
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Homeostasis
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Functions of the skin
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Functions of the skin
1. Water, and small molecules such as urea, salt and sugar, are filtered from the blood by the kidneys
2. Selective reabsorption of sugar, salt and some water occurs
3. Dialysis can be used in cases of kidney failure
4. Organs can be replaced by surgical transplants
5. Transplants may be rejected by the immune system
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Kidneys
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ADH
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ADH