An increase in the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) causes:
a. an increased diuresis.
b. a decreased urine output.
c. decreased aldosterone production.
d. decreased fluid retention.
b
ADH is released in relation to an increased osmolarity or a decrease in the atrial baroreceptors, both of which
are indicative of a decrease in intravascular fluid. The body
releases ADH to compensate by decreasing the amount of
fluid (urine in this case) lost.
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