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soldier1979 [14.2K]
3 years ago
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When blood osmolality increases, ___________ is released by the posterior pituitary and acts on the kidney to increase water ret

ention. rev: 12_09_2013_qc_41897 antidiuretic hormone renin insulin angiotensin ii?
Biology
1 answer:
Lynna [10]3 years ago
6 0

Answer- Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

 

When there is an increase in blood osmolality, the increased blood osmolality stimulates the hypothalamus, which in turn stimulates the posterior pituitary gland to secrete Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). The secreted ADH then acts on the kidney to increase water retention. 

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