Secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)and the perception of thirst are stimulated by a(n):
A) Decrease in serum sodium
B) Increase in plasma osmolality
C) Increase in glomerular filtration rate
D) Decrease in osmoreceptor stimulation

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Secretion of ADH and the perception of thirst are primary factors in the regulation of water balance.Thirst is a sensation that stimulates water-drinking behavior.Thirst is experienced when water loss equals 2% of an individual's body weight or when osmotic pressure increases.The other options do not accurately describe how ADH and the perception of thirst are related.

Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)and the Perception of Thirst Are