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LaDunn

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Osmoreceptors are specialized neurons that detect
 
  a. changes in solute concentration of the interstitial fluid around the cell.
  b. the concentration of renin within the blood.
  c. angiotensin concentration in blood.
  d. osmotic pressure within the blood plasma.
  e. blood plasma solute concentration.

Question 2

A potent stimulus for producing osmometric thirst involves
 
  a. evaporation from the lungs during the winter months.
  b. vomiting during illness.
  c. loss of blood after an automobile trauma.
  d. ingestion of a bag of salted potato chips.
  e. perspiration.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. changes in solute concentration of the interstitial fluid around the cell.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. ingestion of a bag of salted potato chips.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


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