Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?
A) oxytocin
B) luteinizing hormone
C) antidiuretic hormone
D) prolactin
C) antidiuretic hormone
Antidiuretic hormone promotes reabsorption of water in the kidneys. Oxytocin
stimulates contractions. Luteinizing hormone stimulates secretion of sex hormones in males and
females and plays a role in releasing ova in females. Prolactin stimulates the production of milk
in the breasts.
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