The function of ADH is

Reabsorption of sodium

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Increasing the sugar level in urine

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Diluting the urine

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Reabsorption of water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Reabsorption of water

Anti-diuretic hormone or vasopressin is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

It reabsorbs water from the urine through the walls of the renal tubules and the collecting ducts.

It also constricts the blood vessels and hence increases the blood pressure.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(a) ADH prevents conversion of angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin
(b) Aldosterone facilitates water reabsorption
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(a) Release of Atrial natriuretic peptide
(b) Reabsorption of sodium ions and water from the distal parts of the tubule in presence of aldosterone.
(c) Release of ADH that facilitate water reabsorption from latter parts of the tubule

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