The kidney has an important role in the regulation of the plasma concentration and blood volume. The photograph shows a Bowman's capsule (renal capsule). The line from X to Y shows the diameter of the Bowman's capsule. (Source: © Science Photo Library/Alamy Stock Photo) Suggest one reason why the plasma solute concentration of the blood needs to be kept within a narrow range. (1) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Exam No：WBI1501-que-20241024 Year：2024 Question No：6(b)(ii)

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An answer that includes one of the following points:
- \{osmoregulation / to maintain osmotic balance of cells\} (1)
- \{to maintain water content of cells / prevent dehydration of cells / prevent \{crenated / shrinking\} of cells / prevent cell lysis\} (1)
- allow correct functioning of kidney (1)

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