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From the Vault: Thirst, Part 1

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How to Prevent Blood Osmolality in Animals

The bodies of animals have evolved to carefully preserve blood volume and blood osmolality. One of the main measures the body can take is modulating kidney function. The brain has to trigger behaviors to get new water in, so an animal thinks I need to drink water. There are factors working against an animal's motivation to do it because it might involve taking big risks.

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