Changes in blood osmotic pressure would most affect the secretion of
A)ACTH.
B)ADH.
C)OXT.
D)TSH.
E)LH.

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Blood osmotic pressure is directly related to the concentration of solutes in the blood, specifically electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. When blood osmotic pressure is high (indicating high solute concentration), the body secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland to reduce water loss through urine and therefore regulate the concentration of solutes in the blood. Therefore, changes in blood osmotic pressure would most affect the secretion of ADH.

Changes in Blood Osmotic Pressure Would Most Affect the Secretion