An increase in the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid will trigger a/an ________ in the secretion of ADH and a/an ________ in thirst.
A) increase; increase
B) increase; decrease
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; increase

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An increase in the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid signals the body that it is dehydrated, leading to an increase in the secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) to conserve water and an increase in thirst to encourage water intake.

An Increase in the Osmolarity of the Extracellular Fluid Will