Osmometer cells in the brain sense an increase in the salt concentration of plasma.This information is sent to the hypothalamus, which notifies the pituitary gland to release the hormone, ADH.ADH causes the kidney to save water, which lowers the salt concentration of the plasma.What characteristic of life does this overall pathway represent?
A)Sensitivity
B)Energy utilization
C)Cellular organization
D)Homeostasis

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This pathway represents homeostasis, which is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. The release of ADH to regulate plasma salt concentration is an example of maintaining internal balance.

Osmometer Cells in the Brain Sense an Increase in the Salt