Osmotic Thirst Is Triggered When

question 10

Multiple Choice

Osmotic thirst is triggered when

• A) ion channels in stretchy neurons in the preoptic area, anterior hypothalamus, and supraoptic nucleus open.
• B) baroreceptors in the hypothalamus sense increased concentrations in the extracellular fluid.
• C) the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis and the subfornical organ sense a change in the volume of the extracellular fluid.
• D) hypovolemia triggers the circumventricular organs via the fenestrated capillaries.

Explain the role of stress hormones like epinephrine and oxytocin.

Understand how stress affects health, particularly heart disease and immune function.

Recognize different personality types and their relation to stress.

Understand the concept of stress appraisal and coping mechanisms.

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