EXCRETORY SYSTEM
KIDNEY
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Question
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ADH is released from the pituitary gland into the:
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Circulatory system
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Endocrine system
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Nervous system
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The release of anti-diuretic hormone from the pituitary gland into the bloodstream is controlled by a number of factors. A decrease in blood volume or low blood pressure, which occurs during dehydration or a haemorrhage, is detected by sensors (baroreceptors) in the heart and large blood vessels.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Action. The main action of ADH in the kidney is to regulate the volume and osmolarity of the urine. Specifically, it acts in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting ducts (CD).
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