A 15% increase in blood pressure would result in which of the following changes in ADH secretion?
A) Increased secretion
B) Decreased secretion
C) No change in secretion

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An increase in blood pressure would result in decreased ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion because ADH primarily functions to increase water reabsorption in the kidneys, which increases blood volume and pressure. Therefore, if blood pressure is already high, the body would reduce ADH secretion to avoid further increases in blood pressure.

A 15% Increase in Blood Pressure Would Result in Which