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Homeostatic disorders can occurs in many different systems of the body, but since the kidneys are the major organs of homeostasis, when something goes wrong with them, there are serious consequences to other systems, even leading to death without dialysis treatment.

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Which homeostatic process is characterized by the diffusion of water molecules?

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Homeostatic functions operate with maximum effciency and effectiveness during childhood?

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What mechanisms are involved in homeostatic mechanisms?

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What is the significance of homeostatic mechanisms in relation to nerve impulse conduction?

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What body system typically initiate homeostatic responses?

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