In a healthy individual, which of the following is the strongest stimulus for the release of ADH?
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Correct answer: Increase in plasma osmolarity
Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus are extremely sensitive to changes in plasma osmolarity. Even a 1% increase in osmolarity will trigger ADH release to conserve water and return osmolarity to normal.
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