Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

A. is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
B. increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts to water.
C. causes the production of a larger quantity of urine.
D. causes a less concentrated urine to be produced.
E. directly decreases blood volume.


Answer: B. increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts to water.

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