Hypothalamic osmoreceptors are located nearest which of the following
A)angiotensin-secreting cells
B)carotid baroreceptors
C)the adrenal cortex
D)vasopressin-secreting cells

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Hypothalamic osmoreceptors are located nearest to vasopressin-secreting cells. Osmoreceptors monitor changes in the osmolality (concentration of solutes) of the blood and when stimulated, they signal the release of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), from the nearby cells in the hypothalamus. Vasopressin then acts on the kidneys and other organs to regulate water balance in the body.

Hypothalamic Osmoreceptors Are Located Nearest Which of the Following