When a dolphin consumes a large volume of water and electrolytes, it must be able to get rid of large volumes of water via urine and feces. This is an example of the process of

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Osmoregulation is the process of regulating the concentration of water and solutes in the body fluids of an organism. When a dolphin consumes a large volume of water and electrolytes, it must be able to get rid of large volumes of water via urine and feces to maintain its internal balance. This process is an example of osmoregulation. Convection and thermoregulation refer to the regulation of temperature in an organism, and countercurrent heat exchange refers to heat transfer mechanisms.

When a Dolphin Consumes a Large Volume of Water and Electrolytes