Osmoreceptors help the body deal with dehydration in part by stimulating release of ____.
A) atrial natriuretic factor
B) renin
C) aldosterone
D) antidiuretic hormone
E) angiotensin

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Osmoreceptors, which detect changes in blood osmolarity, stimulate the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland when the body is dehydrated. ADH helps the body conserve water by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Osmoreceptors Help the Body Deal with Dehydration in Part by Stimulating