Which Type of Thirst Is Triggered When Fluid Is Drawn

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which type of thirst is triggered when fluid is drawn out of cells due to an increased concentration of salts and minerals outside the cell?

• A) intracellular thirst
• B) hypothalamic thirst
• C) extracellular thirst
• D) homeostatic thirst

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