PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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The hormone released to prevent excessive water loss in the urine is ____
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Angiotensin II
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Atrial Natruiretic Peptide
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Aldosterone
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Explanation:
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: -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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