By What Mechanism Is Thirst Stimulated in the Hypothalamus

question 14

Multiple Choice

By what mechanism is thirst stimulated in the hypothalamus?

• A)Increase in serum osmolality
• B)Decrease in serum osmolality
• C)Increase in both serum osmolality and in extracellular volume
• D)Decrease in serum osmolality and an increase in extracellular volume

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