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The increase of ADH causes an individual to excrete

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sugars

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less water

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C

more water

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both a and c are correct

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Solution

The correct option is B
less water

A diuretic is a drug which elevates the rate of urination that is more water in urine. An antidiuretic is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in an animal's body by reducing urination, opposing diuresis, so less water is released from the body.

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