Which of the following is TRUE of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
A) It is produced by the hypothalamus.
B) It is stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland.
C) It decreases urine output and keeps the blood pressure at a normal level.
D) all of the above
D
Explanation: A) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
D) Correct! Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. Its action is to bring water from the kidney tubules back into the blood.
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