Biology · Neurobiology of Thirst
Consider the following statements regarding the physiological mechanism of Hypovolemic Thirst: I. It is triggered by arterial and atrial baroreceptors detecting decreased blood volume and pressure. II. The kidneys secrete renin, initiating the cascade that forms angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. III. Angiotensin II acts on the brain to inhibit antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release. IV. Aldosterone is released from the adrenal cortex to increase renal sodium reabsorption. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, II and IV Only✓
- 2I, III and IV Only
- 3II, III and IV Only
- 4I, II and III Only
Correct answer
I, II and IV Only
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