An Increase in the Osmolarity of Body Fluids Due to Dehydration

question 22

Multiple Choice

An increase in the osmolarity of body fluids due to dehydration is sensed by osmoreceptors in the _____ leading to the release of _____ from the posterior pituitary gland.

• A)posterior pituitary gland, ADH
• B)anterior pituitary gland, ACTH
• C)hypothalamus, ADH
• D)hypothalamus, aldosterone
• E)hypothalamus, ACTH

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