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Osmoreceptors are present in the

A
Hypothalamus
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B
Hypophysis
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Epiphysis
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D
Epithalamus
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Solution

The correct option is A Hypothalamus
The supraoptic and paraventricular areas of the anterior hypothalamus have osmoreceptors that serve to detect the alterations in osmolarity of blood plasma and target the ADH secretion to maintain the balance.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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