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    An Increase in the Osmolarity of the Extracellular Fluid Will
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An Increase in the Osmolarity of the Extracellular Fluid Will

Question 16

Question 16

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An increase in the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid will trigger a/an ________ in the secretion of ADH and a/an ________ in thirst.


A) increase; increase
B) increase; decrease
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; increase

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