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Give biological reasons for the following statements: There is frequent urination in winter than in summer
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Solution
In winter, our body does not need to store much water because the outside temperatures are low. Also, very less amount of water is lost through perspiration during winter. Hence, urination is more frequent in winter than in summer.
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