Elimination of urine is required for maintaining homeostasis of body fluids through regulation of their

Volume, composition, pH and osmotic potential

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Osmotic potential

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Solution

The correct option is D Osmotic potential
All these factors affect or influence the osmoregulation. The urinary system sustains homeostasis by eliminating wastes from the body, regulating blood acidity levels and controlling the levels of metabolites, water and electrolytes in the blood, such as sodium, potassium and calcium.

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