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Osmoreceptors in the blood vessels sense how much water is in the blood. If an osmoreceptor is sensing that there is too much water in the blood, which of the following will occur?

A. The kidneys will start releasing ADH, reducing urine production.
B. The kidneys will stop releasing ADH, increasing urine production.
C. The pituitary gland will stop releasing ADH, increasing urine production.
D. The pituitary gland will start releasing ADH, reducing urine production.

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Answer:

The pituitary gland will stop releasing ADH, increasing urine production

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The answer is C, the pituitary gland will stop releasing ADH, increasing urine production.
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