An increase in the osmolarity of body fluids due to dehydration is sensed by osmoreceptors in the _____ leading to the release of _____ from the posterior pituitary gland.
A)posterior pituitary gland, ADH
B)anterior pituitary gland, ACTH
C)hypothalamus, ADH
D)hypothalamus, aldosterone
E)hypothalamus, ACTH

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Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect an increase in osmolarity of body fluids due to dehydration and stimulate the release of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland. Hence, the correct choice is C, Hypothalamus, ADH.

An Increase in the Osmolarity of Body Fluids Due to Dehydration