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What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in urine formation?
Options
A Increases glomerular filtration rate
B Increases water reabsorption in the collecting duct
Correct Answer
C Promotes sodium excretion
D Stimulates urea production
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

ADH increases permeability of collecting duct cells to water by inserting aquaporin channels, increasing water reabsorption and producing concentrated urine.

Hint

Alcohol inhibits this hormone, causing dilute urine.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 123 of 2214
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