Osmoreceptors are specialized neurons that detect
A) changes in solute concentration of the interstitial fluid.
B) osmotic pressure within the blood plasma.
C) angiotensin concentration in the blood.
D) the concentration of renin within the blood.
E) blood plasma solute concentration.

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Osmoreceptors are sensitive to changes in the solute concentration of the interstitial fluid, which reflects the osmotic pressure and solute concentration of the blood plasma.

Osmoreceptors Are Specialized Neurons That Detect