If you are cast up on a desert island with no fresh water to drink, the level of which of the following will rise in your bloodstream in an effort to conserve water?
A)erythropoietin
B)oxytocin
C)insulin
D)antidiuretic hormone
E)glucose

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released by the pituitary gland in response to dehydration. ADH signals the kidneys to reabsorb more water and reduce urine output in an effort to conserve water in the body. This leads to an increase in the concentration of solutes in the bloodstream, resulting in a rise in the levels of electrolytes like sodium, chloride, and potassium, which can have adverse effects on the body if not addressed.

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