Glial cells of the brain are remarkable for their ability to avoid exploding when they are placed in distilled water. This ability comes in part as a consequence of activating ion transport mechanisms that enable them to control cell volume. This activity is an example of

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The activity described is an example of self-regulation, as the glial cells are actively controlling their internal environment (specifically, their cell volume) in response to changes in their external environment (being placed in distilled water). This is a regulatory process to maintain homeostasis, not self-organization, self-support, or self-replication.

Glial Cells of the Brain Are Remarkable for Their Ability