Which one of the following secreted by posterior pituitary regulates water retention by the kidneys?

Antidiuretic hormone

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Aldosterone

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Thyroxine

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Antidiuretic hormone

One of the most important roles of ADH is to regulate the body's retention of water; it is released when the body is dehydrated and causes the kidneys to conserve water, thus concentrating the urine and reducing urine volume.

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