Reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts requires which of these hormones?
A) Antidiuretic hormone
B) Atrial natriuretic factor
C) Renin
D) Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland in response to low blood volume or increased blood osmolarity. ADH acts on the collecting ducts of the kidneys to increase their permeability to water, allowing for reabsorption of water back into the bloodstream. This helps to concentrate the urine and prevent dehydration.

Reabsorption of Water in the Collecting Ducts Requires Which of These