Question

ADH (vasopressin) secretion is increased by

• A. Alcohol
• B. Carbamazepine
• C. Extracellular fluid volume
• D. Angiotensin I

Answer 1

The correct option is B Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine is used in the treatment of epilepsy. It can cause reabsorption of the water by increasing the secretion of ADH from the anterior pituitary gland.

A. Alcohol decreases the secretion of ADH.

B. Carbamazepine increases the secretion of ADH.

C. Extracellular fluid volume controls the ADH depending on the osmolarity.

D. Angiotensin I acts on the aldosterone.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Carbamazepine'.