osmoreceptor

Increased plasma concentration and higher osmolality stimulate hypothalamus receptors {osmoreceptor}. Hypothalamus causes pituitary-nerve terminals to secrete arginine vasopressin to constrict blood vessels to decrease kidney water loss.

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