For the sense of thirst, the receptors are located in the ____, and the sensation is projected to the ____.
A)mouth/kidneys
B)hypothalamus/kidneys
C)mouth/mouth and throat
D)hypothalamus/mouth and throat

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The sense of thirst is primarily regulated by osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus. These receptors detect changes in the osmotic pressure of the blood. The sensation of thirst is then projected to the mouth and throat, prompting the desire to drink.

For the Sense of Thirst, the Receptors Are Located in the ____