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Which of the following statements about thirst in UNTRUE?

Correct answer: C. Cellular dehydration is sensed peripherally in the body

  • A. When our bodies lose too much water, we feel thirsty
  • B. When we eat foods rich in salt, we feel thirsty
  • C. Cellular dehydration is sensed peripherally in the body
  • D. The part of the brain that senses cellular dehydration is between the preoptic area and the hypothalamusTake Psychology Courses

Explanation

Cellular dehydration is detected mainly by osmoreceptors in the brain, especially around the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis, rather than peripherally. Water loss, salt intake, and hypothalamic sensing are associated with thirst, making option c the untrue statement.

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