What Is the Strongest Stimulus for the Release of Antidiuretic

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the strongest stimulus for the release of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary?

• A) decrease in sodium content of the blood
• B) decrease in blood pressure
• C) decrease in plasma osmolarity
• D) increase in blood pressure
• E) increase in plasma osmolarity

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