AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

OSMOREGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The hormone promoting water retention in the kidneys
A
Oxytocin
B
Follicle-Stimulating hormone
C
Antidiuretic hormone
D
Thyroid-Stimulating hormone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ADH then acts primarily in the kidneys to increase water reabsorption, thus returning the osmolarity to baseline.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps regulate the amount of water in your body. It works to control the amount of water your kidneys reabsorb as they filter out waste from your blood. This hormone is also called arginine vasopressin (AVP).

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