Professor Augustus told his class that the _____ detects osmotic pressure.
A) substantia nigra
B) red nucleus
C) pituitary gland
D) OVLT and subfornical organ

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The OVLT (organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis) and subfornical organ are both parts of the brain that detect changes in blood chemistry, including osmotic pressure. The substantia nigra and red nucleus are involved in motor control, and the pituitary gland is involved in hormone regulation but does not detect osmotic pressure.

Professor Augustus Told His Class That the _____ Detects Osmotic