An increase in the production of ADH affects the kidney tubules by
A. causing the walls of the collecting duct to become more permeable to water.
B. decreasing the permeability of the glomerulus to water.
C. inhibiting reabsorption of sodium ion in the collecting duct.
D. inhibiting the reabsorption of water in the glomerulus.
E. decreasing the insertion of aquaporins into the membranes of cells that line the collecting ducts.
Answer: A
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