Changes in blood osmolarity within capillaries of the hypothalamus are a signal for ADH release. The neurons that are sensitive to these changes in osmolarity are ________.

What will be an ideal response?


chemoreceptors
osmoreceptors

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All of the following are examples of tropic hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary except

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The average peak expiratory flow rate in a healthy adult is approximately:

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The pectoralis major and minor and subclavius muscles are part of the posterior thoracic region group of muscles.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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