The Osmoreceptors Contributing to Water Balance and Vasopressin Secretion Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

The osmoreceptors contributing to water balance and vasopressin secretion are located in the:

• A) adrenal cortex.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) juxtaglomerular apparatus.
• D) renal cortex.
• E) renal medulla.

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