Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response to
A) osmotic thirst only.
B) hypovolemic thirst only.
C) either osmotic or hypovolemic thirst.
D) release of renin.

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ADH is released in response to both osmotic thirst (when the extracellular fluid becomes too concentrated) and hypovolemic thirst (when there is a decrease in blood volume or blood pressure). ADH acts on the kidneys to decrease urine output and conserve water, thereby helping to restore fluid balance in the body. It is not released in response to the release of renin, which is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

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