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Homeostasis Report
Homeostasis Report
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Abstract
The human body has the ability to maintain its water balance, utilizing a process called
homeostasis. We tested the rate at which the body expels water with respect to the
amount consumed. After consuming various amount of water (up to 600mL), we
measured the time the subject could wait before urinating. Our experiment showed that
drinking more water causes the subject to have a greater urge to urinate. We also found
that drinking 150mL of water with breakfast will last until lunchtime without the need for
urination.
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