In response to dehydration (low blood volume, hypovolemia), the following structures/organs stimulate secretion of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary:

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In response to dehydration (low blood volume, hypovolemia), the following structures/organs stimulate secretion of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary:

	(A) Osmoreceptor neurons within the hypothalamus
	(B) Carotid sinus and aortic arch baroreceptors
	(C) Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys
	(D) Stretch receptors in the left atrium of the heart
	(E) Type I alveolar cells of the lungs

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Posted: Saturday, November 28, 2015
Last updated: Saturday, November 28, 2015