Regarding thirst, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Thirst is only partially controlled by dryness of the mouth and throat.
B)Thirst is regulated by separate thirst and thirst satiety systems in the hypothalamus.
C)Thirst is strongly affected by learning and cultural values.
D)The two kinds of thirst are referred to as cellular and molecular.

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The two kinds of thirst are referred to as osmotic thirst, which occurs when the concentration of solutes in the body is high, and hypovolemic thirst, which occurs when the volume of the body's fluids is low. The term "cellular and molecular" does not accurately describe these types of thirst.

Regarding Thirst, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE