If One of the Factors Determining the Equilibrium of a System

question 16

Short Answer

If one of the factors determining the equilibrium of a system is changed,the system adjusts to counteract that change.This is known as ________ principle.

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Diuresis

Increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys, often induced by certain substances or medical conditions.

Hydronephrosis

the swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract.

Lithotripsy

A medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter to allow them to be passed in the urine.