Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) functions to (choose all that apply)
A. increase red blood cell production.
B. increase sodium, and therefore water, reabsorption.
C. help combat dehydration.
D. increase water flow through aquaporins in the collecting duct.
Answer:
C. help combat dehydration.
D. increase water flow through aquaporins in the collecting duct.
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