Asked by samar alkhawaja on Jun 25, 2024
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will increase when
A) blood osmolality increases.
B) blood pressure increases.
C) blood volume increases.
D) blood pressure decreases.
E) Both "blood osmolality increases" and "blood pressure decreases" are correct.
Antidiuretic Hormone
A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by increasing water absorption in the kidneys.
Blood Osmolality
The concentration of solutes in the blood, important for regulating water balance and electrolyte distribution within the body.
Blood Pressure
The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.
- Understand the role and regulation of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and regulation of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body.
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