Mastering the Control of Anti-Diuretic Hormone
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What stimulates the release of anti-diuretic hormone?

  • A decrease in blood volume or low blood pressure (correct)
  • An increase in plasma osmolarity
  • A decrease in plasma osmolarity
  • An increase in blood volume
  • What are osmoreceptors and how do they relate to the release of anti-diuretic hormone?

  • They are sensors in the heart and large blood vessels that detect dehydration
  • They are special nerve cells in the hypothalamus that detect an increase in plasma osmolarity (correct)
  • They are special nerve cells in the hypothalamus that detect an increase in blood volume
  • They are cells in the pituitary gland that release anti-diuretic hormone
  • What effect does alcohol consumption have on the release of anti-diuretic hormone?

  • Alcohol stimulates the release of anti-diuretic hormone
  • Alcohol causes an increase in plasma osmolarity
  • Alcohol has no effect on the release of anti-diuretic hormone
  • Alcohol inhibits the release of anti-diuretic hormone (correct)
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    Test your knowledge on the control of anti-diuretic hormone with this informative quiz! Learn about the factors that stimulate the release of this hormone from the pituitary gland and the sensors that detect changes in blood volume and pressure. Improve your understanding of this important physiological process and enhance your medical knowledge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your expertise in endocrinology.

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