Question

The thirst response is stimulated by:

a. an increase in plasma volume.
b. a decrease in plasma osmolality
c. stimulation of cytoplasmic osmoreceptors.
d. an increase in plasma osmolarity
e. an increase in blood volume

Answer 1

c. stimulation of cytoplasmic osmoreceptors, d. an increase in plasma osmolarity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The plasma osmolarity is monitored by the forebrain, the subfornical organ (SFO) and organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT).