ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ADH stands for:
A
addison’s disease hormone
B
antidiuretic hormone
C
androdoginin hormone
D
all-diglyceride hormone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a chemical produced in the brain that causes the kidneys to release less water, decreasing the amount of urine produced. A high ADH level causes the body to produce less urine. A low level results in greater urine production.

Detailed explanation-2: -A hormone that helps blood vessels constrict and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the amount of urine that is made.

Detailed explanation-3: -ADH thus decreases the volume of excretory urine and the nature of urine becomes hypertonic (concentrated). Due to this type of function, vasopressin is known as an antidiuretic hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oxytocin is also Known as Anti-Diuretic hormone (ADH).

Detailed explanation-5: -Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone helps the kidneys control the amount of water your body loses through the urine.

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