Which statement is true of antidiuretic hormone?
A) It is produced by the kidneys.
B) It increases in urinary tract infections.
C) It is responsible for production of erythrocytes.
D) It decreases the amount of water lost in urination.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) decreases the amount of water lost in urination by increasing the reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts of the kidneys. ADH is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland in response to dehydration or low blood pressure. It has no role in the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells), and urinary tract infections typically do not affect ADH levels.

Which Statement Is True of Antidiuretic Hormone