Question

Name the hormone which is responsible for reabsorption of water in nephrons

Answer 1

• Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) is responsible for water reabsorption in nephrons.

• The distal portion of the nephron is responsible for the re-absorption of water. This function is controlled by the ADH, which is secreted by the pituitary gland. Dehydration of the body by heavy sweating stimulates the pituitary gland to produce ADH which increases the re-absorption of water.