Osmoreceptors in the Brain Detect Changes in Blood Ion Concentration

question 81

Multiple Choice

Osmoreceptors in the brain detect changes in blood ion concentration that can result reflexively in _______ by the kidneys.

• A) water retention
• B) water loss
• C) ion retention
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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