1) End organ 2) Sensory receptor
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An osmoreceptor is a sensory receptor primarily found in the hypothalamus of most homeothermic organisms that detects changes in osmotic pressure. Osmoreceptors can be found in several structures, including the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT) and the subfornical organ (SFO). They contribute to fluid balance in the body. ==Mechan...
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(from the article `chemoreception`) ...of the mantle. Terrestrial isopods (sow bugs) select places that have specific humidities, the preferences varying with species and other ... ...hunger are thought to regulate thirst motivation and sexual behaviour. In the case of thirst, the desire to drink appears to be initiated by fluid ... ...
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1. A receptor in the central nervous system (probably the hypothalamus) that responds to changes in the osmotic pressure of the blood. ... Origin: G. Osmos, impulsion ... 2. A receptor that receives olfactory stimuli. ... Origin: G. Osme, smell ... Synonym: osmoceptor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(oz″mo-re-sep´tәr) any of a group of specialized neurons of the supraoptic nuclei of the thalamus that are stimulated by increased extracellular fluid osmolality to cause release of vasopressin by the neurohypophysis. olfactory receptor.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: oz′mō-rē-sep′tŏr, -tōr Definitions: 1. A receptor in the central nervous system (probably the hypothalamus) that responds to changes in the osmotic pressure of the blood. 2. A receptor that receives olfactory stimuli. Synonyms: osmoceptor
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n] - sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
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osmoreceptor A receptor in the brain that is sensitive to olfactory stimuli.
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noun sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
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