The process of maintaining a constant internal osmotic pressure irrespective of the external environment is known as:
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Correct answer: Osmoregulation
Osmoregulation is the active regulation of the osmotic pressure of an organism's fluids to maintain homeostasis of the organism's water content. It keeps the organism's fluids from becoming too diluted or too concentrated.
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