Had Enough Water? Brain’s Thirst Centers Make a Gut Check
Hydration signals from the gut travel via the vagus nerve to activate thirst neurons in the SFO. These neurons signal to cells in the median preoptic nucleus, driving animals to drink and the kidneys to conserve water in the bloodstream.
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Post date: 2019-03-31 00:00:32
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Post ID: 6506
