0
Excessive body water loss is caused by sickness, sweat, or exhaustion. The body’s energy reserves should be used in increments in order to prevent excessive water loss. If all else fails, drink extra water.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt regulates sweating and absorbes a certin amount of water
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What skin protein prevents water loss?
Keratin
What prevents water loss from woody parts of a plant?
Bark, cuticle prevents water loss from softer/ herbaceous parts of the plant
Why does the cuticle prevent water loss?
Cuticle being impervious to water prevents water loss
What organ system blocks the entrance of pathogens into the body and prevents the loss of water from the body?
The integumentary system (skin) blocks the entrance of pathogens and prevents the loss of water.
What in the body prevents water loss?
Drink a lot of water
What is a function of lamellar granules?
This granules...prevents water loss and energy loss. It is a water repellent.
What prevent water loss in leaves?
A waxy layer called the cuticle prevents water loss in leaves.
What functions as a protective covering that resists harmful substances and organisms and prevents extreme water loss?
Skin, or the integumentary system, acts as a protective covering that prevents the entry of harmful substances and organs, and prevents extreme water loss.
What is the waxy layer that prevents water loss from leaf tissue?
dvgd
What adaptation in the exoskeletons of terrestrial anthropods prevents water loss?
The epicuticle contains waxes that aid in reducing evaporative water loss.
Does fat associated with skin prevent water loss?
No, fat associated with skin prevents heat loss. Keratin and sebum associated with skin prevent water loss.
What are the spikes on the cacti used for?
The spikes of a cactus prevents a herbivore from eating it as well prevents water loss through transpiration.
