Multiple Choice
Parathyroid hormone __________.
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Electrolyte Balance
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) acts on the __________ to __________ water excretion.
A
intestines; increase
B
kidneys; decrease
C
intestines; decrease
D
kidneys; increase
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Understand the role of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): ADH is a hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.
Identify the target organ for ADH: ADH primarily acts on the kidneys, not the intestines, to manage water reabsorption.
Determine the effect of ADH on water excretion: ADH decreases water excretion by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys, which helps concentrate urine and conserve water.
Review the options given in the problem: The options are 'intestines; increase', 'kidneys; decrease', 'intestines; decrease', and 'kidneys; increase'.
Select the correct option based on the function of ADH: The correct answer is 'kidneys; decrease', as ADH acts on the kidneys to decrease water excretion.
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