14.9 Renal Water Regulation

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Water Excretion

Difference between the amount of water filtered and the amount reabsorbed

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Osmoreceptors

Receptors that respond to changes in osmolarity of surrounding fluid; located in hypothalamus

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Extracellular Fluid Volume

Low volume stimulates vasopressin secretion via the baroreceptor reflexes; high volume inhibits vasopressin secretion

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Stimuli to Vasopressin Secretion

Nausea, hypoxia, pain, and fear