Osmoreceptors Are Cells Able to Detect an Increase in Solute

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True/False

Osmoreceptors are cells able to detect an increase in solute concentration in extracellular fluid caused by water loss.

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Definitions:

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a flavor enhancer in food.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, often described as savory or meaty, associated with flavors of broth, cheese, and soy sauce.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue and in the mouth that are responsible for detecting and interpreting tastes.