What is the hormone from the posterior pituitary gland that influences the amount of water that is eliminated with the urine?
a. Pitocin
b. Renin hormone
c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
d. ACTH
ANS: C
ADH causes the cells of the distal convoluted tubules to increase their rate of water reabsorption.
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