What Statement Best Describes the Function of Vasopressin Cells

question 44

Multiple Choice

What statement best describes the function of vasopressin cells.

• A) Vasopressin cells act like neurons.
• B) Vasopressin cells receive input about osmotic pressure, and, if high, release vasopressin into the circulation.
• C) Vasopressin cells receive input about osmotic pressure, and, if high, generate action potentials which then activate endocrine cells in the pituitary to release vasopressin into the circulation.
• D) Cells in the hypothalamus respond to high osmotic pressure and activate vasopressin cells in the pituitary, which then secrete vasopressin into the circulation.

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