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thirst regulatory center
Broader Terms:
brain regulatory center
Related Terms:
hypothalamus
Related Terms:
thirst
Scope Note:
a region of the hypothalamus that is responsible for the regulation of water intake; osmoreceptors in that region are stimulated by an increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids to initiate thirst and drinking.
Term Number:
0480-0304
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