Thirst activates osmoreceptors by an increase in which blood plasma?
A) Antidiuretic hormone
B) Aldosterone
C) Hydrostatic pressure
D) Osmotic pressure

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Thirst is experienced when water loss equals 2% of an individual's body weight or when osmotic pressure increases.Dry mouth,hyperosmolality,and plasma volume depletion activate osmoreceptors (neurons located in the hypothalamus that are stimulated by increased osmotic pressure).The other options do not accurately identify what increases to activate osmoreceptors.

Thirst Activates Osmoreceptors by an Increase in Which Blood Plasma