A patient has a problem with frequent urination. Which type of hormone can be administered to suppress the formation of urine?
A) antidiuretic hormone
B) antithyroid hormone
C) cortisone
D) thyroxine

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a hormone that regulates water balance in the body by reducing the amount of water lost in urine. It does so by increasing reabsorption of water in the kidneys, which results in less urine formation and frequency of urination. Therefore, administering ADH can help suppress the formation of urine and alleviate the symptoms of frequent urination. The other hormone choices (antithyroid hormone, cortisone, thyroxine) do not have any direct effect on urine formation or frequency of urination.

A Patient Has a Problem with Frequent Urination