Osmoreceptors to detect changes in body water/salt proportions are found in the:
A)mouth and throat
B)medulla
C)hypothalamus
D)aortic arch

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Osmoreceptors are found in the hypothalamus, specifically in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. These receptors detect changes in the concentration of salt and water in the blood and regulate the release of hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) to maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

Osmoreceptors to Detect Changes in Body Water/salt Proportions Are Found