What receptors in the body stimulate the hypothalamus to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
A) Diuretic receptors
B) Osmoreceptors
C) Alpha receptors
D) Nicotinic receptors
B
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The osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus stimulate the release of ADH. There is no such thing as a diuretic receptor. Alpha receptors are associated with the sympathetic nervous system and nicotinic receptors are associated with the parasympathetic nervous system.
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