When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus:
A) ADH is released into the bloodstream.
B) glucagon is released from the liver.
C) the pancreas releases insulin.
D) a message to stop drinking is sent to the cortex.

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When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus, it triggers the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) into the bloodstream. ADH acts to conserve water by reducing urine output from the kidneys, and it also stimulates the sensation of thirst, which will encourage the person to drink more water.

When the Concentration of Salt Increases on the Outside of the Specialized