When the blood becomes hypertonic (too many solutes), antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released. What is the effect of ADH on the kidney tubules?
What will be an ideal response
The release of ADH causes the kidney tubules to reabsorb excess water, resulting in the excretion of concentrated urine.
Anatomy & Physiology
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A. the shoulder B. the elbow C. the wrist D. all of the above
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A) axis. B) atlas. C) axiom. D) vertebra prominens. E) odontoid process.
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