Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.

(1) Amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present
(2) Amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

A) The first item is greater than the second item.
B) The first item is less than the second item.
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.

(1) Amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present
(2) Amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

A) The first item is greater than the second item.
B) The first item is less than the second item.
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) increases the permeability of the kidney's collecting ducts to water, leading to more water being reabsorbed back into the bloodstream. Therefore, when ADH is present, the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney is greater than when ADH is absent.

Read the Two Statements and Use the Following Key to Answer