Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus are involved in the secretion of ________.

A. GH (growth hormone)
B. ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
C. ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
D. PTH (parathyroid hormone)
E. aldosterone


Answer: B

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