When the solute concentration of the blood increases:

A) water is excreted from the body by the kidneys.
B) antidiuretic hormone is released into the bloodstream.
C) the release of angiotensin II causes the blood pressure to fall.
D) the distal convoluted tubule becomes less permeable to water.


Answer: B) antidiuretic hormone is released into the bloodstream.

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