Question

Which of the following is involved in reabsorption of water in kidney?

• A. ADH
• B. PRL
• C. LH
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A ADH

Antidiuretic hormone or ADH ( also known as vasopressin ) is involved in reabsorption of water in kidney. Antidiuretic hormone binds to receptors on cells in the collecting ducts of the kidney and promotes reabsorption of water back into the circulation. In the absense of antidiuretic hormone, the collecting ducts are virtually impermiable to water, and it flows out as urine.

Antidiuretic hormone stimulates water reabsorbtion by stimulating insertion of "water channels" or aquaporins into the membranes of kidney tubules. These channels transport solute-free water through tubular cells and back into blood, leading to a decrease in plasma osmolarity and an increase osmolarity of urine.

So, the correct option is 'ADH'.