When NaCl is injected in the internal carotid artery, it causes release of ADH by acting on?
Correct Answer: Supraoptic nucleus
Description: Osmoreceptors located in the anterior hypothalamus (preoptic nucleus), which are stimulated by NaCl injection (increase osmolality). Osmoreceptors have stimulatory action on thirst centre and ADH secreting supraoptic nucleus.
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