Osmoreceptors

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Description

Osmoreceptors are a group of Sensory ReceptorCells located in the Hypothalamus.

 

Biological Function of Osmoreceptors

Nervous System & Excretory System

 Osmoreceptors detect deficiencies of Water in the blood (i.e. deficiencies in the body's Water Balance) and respond by stimulating the Sense of Thirst and releasing Vasopressin (which conserves Water by reducing the body's production of Urine).

 

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