The rate at which the posterior pituitary releases vasopressin is under the control of the:
a. lateral preoptic area of the hypothalamus.
b. supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei.
c. subfornical organ.
d. thalamus.
Answer: b. supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei.
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