AP BIOLOGY

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: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a hormone that helps your kidneys manage the amount of water in your body.

Detailed explanation-5: -ADH is a substance produced naturally in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. It is then released by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.