CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Vasopressin released from the neurohypophysis is mainly responsible for

    A)  facultative reabsorption of water through Henles loop

    B)  obligatory reabsorption of water through Bowmans capsule

    C)  facultative reabsorption of water through DCT

    D)  obligatory reabsorption of water through PCT

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) prevents wide swings in water balance helping the body avoid dehydration and water overload. ADH targets the kidney tubules. The tubule cells respond by reabsorbing more water from the forming urine and returning it to the blood stream.


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