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News Physiol Sci 2: 13-16, 1987;
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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 2, 13-16, Copyright © 1987 by International Union of Physiological Sciences

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An Important Region for Osmoregulation: The Anterior Wall of the Third Ventricle

MJ McKinley

The past decade has seen the recognition of a brain region that houses neural circuitry crucial for regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance in mammals. This important region lines the anterior wall of the third cerebral ventricle and contains neuronal elements involved in control of thirst and vasopressin secretion. Renal sodium excretion may also be controlled by this region, and it seems likely that angiotensin II influences neuronal function there.




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