Antidiuretic hormone is also known as ______________.

Secretin

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Vasopressin

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Gastrin

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Renin

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Solution

The correct option is B Vasopressin
B. Vasopressin
Reason: Vasopressin which is known as Antidiuretic hormone. It increases the reabsorption of water in the nephrons of the kidney. This hormone also shows pressure effect. It raises the blood pressure by contracting the walls of blood vessels.

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