Front | How is the concentration of ADH adjusted |
---|---|
Back | Osmoreceptors in hypothalamus monitor bloods water potential When water potential becomes low, water moves out of osmoreceptor cells by osmosis which shrink and stimulate neurosecretory cells The neurosecretory cells produced ADH in cell body which flows down axon to the pituatary gland where it is stored until needed The osmoreceptors also stimulate the section of the brain to make the individual drink |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Species predation prey killed eaten predator
Previous card: Water adh membrane blood means reabsorbed cell surface
Up to card list: AQA Biology Flashcards