Hormone pathway: Osmoregulation(decreased blood osmolarity)

Cards (6)

  • Stimulus: Excessive water intake dilutes blood solutes. Excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion. Heart, liver or Kidney Disease 
  • Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect low blood osmolarity
  • Hypothalamus: signals the posterior pituitary to reduce or stop releasing ADH
  • Kidneys: without ADH, the collecting ducts in the kidneys become less permeable to water (kidneys will not absorb water)
  • Response: more water is excreted in the urine, reducing blood volumes and slightly increasing osmolarity. Urine becomes less concentrated
  • Feedback: As blood osmolarity rises back to normal levels, ADH suppression decreases, maintaining balance. Ensures proper osmotic balance and prevents excessive dilution of bodily fluids