Question

How are osmoreceptors activated in the body?

Answer 1

Osmoreceptors:

1. It is the sensory receptor.
2. It is found in the hypothalamus of homeothermic organisms.
3. It detects changes in osmotic pressure.

Activation of osmoreceptors:

1. Osmoreceptors are triggered by body fluid volume, blood volume, and ionic concentration.
2. They are activated when water intake is low.
3. Disturbance in the metabolic panel leads to the activation of osmoreceptors.
4. Any injury or infection also results in the activation of osmoreceptors.