BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone is responsible for targeting the kidney tubules to absorb water?
A
Adrenlaine
B
Aldosterone
C
Antidiuretic hormone
D
Adrenocorticotrophic 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -ADH travels in the bloodstream to its target organ, the kidneys. It causes the kidney tubules to become more permeable . This means more water can leave the kidney tubule to be reabsorbed back into the blood during selective reabsorption.

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