osmoreceptor

A sensory receptor that detects changes in osmotic pressure, typically involved in regulating fluid balance and hydration in the body.

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1. Sensory receptor for osmotic pressure C2 formal medical

   A specialized sensory nerve cell or structure that detects changes in the osmotic pressure of body fluids, primarily to regulate hydration and thirst.

   • Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus trigger thirst when blood becomes too concentrated.
   • The body relies on osmoreceptors to maintain fluid balance.
   • Damage to osmoreceptors can disrupt the body's ability to regulate hydration.

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