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When NaCl is injected in the internal carotid artery, it causes release of ADH by acting on?

A
Paramedian nucleus
B
Anterior pituitary
C
Paraoptic nucleus
D
Supraoptic nucleus
High-Yield Explanation
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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