PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sensation of thirst increases when
A
the oral mucosa is dry
B
the osmolality of the blood increases
C
blood pressure decreases
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fluid Osmolality and Na+ Concentration. It has long been recognized that thirst is stimulated by increases in the extracellular concentration of nonpermeable osmolytes, such as Na+, that cause osmotic movement of water from body cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -If your body doesn’t produce enough ADH or your kidneys don’t respond to it, your body loses too much water in urine output. Signs of low ADH include: Excessive thirst. Frequent urination.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subtle changes in plasma osmolality are the most potent stimulus for thirst. In response to increases in osmolality, osmoreceptors activate release of the neurohormone vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone).

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