The rate at which the posterior pituitary releases vasopressin is under the control of the:

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The release of vasopressin is primarily controlled by the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei in the hypothalamus. These nuclei produce vasopressin, which is then stored in and released from the posterior pituitary gland. The other options listed (lateral preoptic area, subfornical organ, and thalamus) do not have as direct of a role in regulating vasopressin release.

The Rate at Which the Posterior Pituitary Releases Vasopressin Is