An increase in the production of ADH affects the kidney tubules by

A. decreasing the insertion of aquaporins into the membranes of cells that line the collecting ducts.
B. causing the walls of the collecting duct to become more permeable to water.
C. inhibiting reabsorption of sodium ion in the collecting duct.
D. decreasing the permeability of the glomerulus to water.
E. inhibiting the reabsorption of water in the glomerulus.


Answer: B

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