Which of the following is a strong stimulus for producing osmometric thirst?

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) infusion of blood into the vascular system


Answer: D
Rationale: Ingestion of a large bag of salted potato chips is a strong stimulus for producing osmometric thirst

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