Production of antidiuretic hormone is controlled by the:
A) Osmotic gradient of the medulla
B) Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
C) State of body hydration
D) Cells of the renal cortex

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced in response to changes in the state of body hydration. When the body is dehydrated, the concentration of solutes in the blood increases, and osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus stimulate the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland. ADH then acts on the kidneys to reduce urine output and increase water reabsorption, helping to restore normal hydration levels. The other options (A, B, D) are not directly involved in the control of ADH production.

Production of Antidiuretic Hormone Is Controlled by The