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dry mouth is a response to increasing blood osmolality by which mechanism?
sympathetic nerve stimulation
adh
aldosterone
angiotensin ii
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Sympathetic nerve stimulation reduces saliva production, leading to dry mouth as a response to increased blood osmolality. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) mainly regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys. Aldosterone is involved in sodium and potassium balance. Angiotensin II is related to blood pressure regulation.
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