Question

What effect does ADH have on urine output?

Answer 1

ADH:

1. ADH is known as the antidiuretic hormone or vasopressin.
2. ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and is stored in the posterior pituitary gland.

Effect of ADH on urine output:

1. ADH decreases the water production of kidneys.
2. As a result, the quantity of urine is decreased.
3. The high amount of ADH in the body results in a decrease in urine levels and the low amount of ADH in the body results in an increase in urine levels.