Where is AVP synthesized? - correct answer ✔✔Hypothalamus
Where is AVP stored? - correct answer ✔✔Posterior Pituitary gland
What are the two triggers for AVP release? - correct answer ✔✔Increased plasma osmolarity and
Decreased Blood pressure/ volume
What is the magic osmolarity # for many mammals? - correct answer ✔✔300 mosmol/kg
What are biological and chemical effects implicated in changes in osmolarity? - correct answer ✔✔cell
size and volume
ionic strength
Differing in osmolarity will most affect the __ system - correct answer ✔✔neurological
Osmoreceptors - correct answer ✔✔stretch-sensitive neurons that monitor plasma molarity
Osmoreceptors in the oropharyngeal cavity and blood vessels of the intestines are - correct answer
✔✔Peripheral
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