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ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationHuman Excretory SystemEasy2 minPYQ_2004
ZoologyEasysingle choice
ADH controls water permeability of
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C
Solution:
The vasopressin hormone, secreted by neurohypophysis of pituitary gland promotes the reabsorption of water from the distal convoluted tubules of nephrons, reducing excretion of water in urine (= diuresis). Hence, it is called antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). Its release in blood is controlled by an 'osmoregulatory centre" located in hypothalamus. Hyposecretion of ADH causes diabetes incipidus.
Stream:JIPMERSubject:ZoologyTopic:Excretory Products and their EliminationSubtopic:Human Excretory System
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