VASCULAR
THE NEPHRON
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Question
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Where is ADH released from?
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Kidney
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Adrenal gland
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Bladder
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Pituitary gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a small peptide hormone which regulates the body’s retention of water. It is one of only two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your hypothalamus, an area at the base of your brain, produces ADH. Sensors in your body detect when your blood volume changes and needs more ADH. These sensors talk to your brain and the pituitary gland releases ADH into your bloodstream.
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