ADH Exerts Its Effect on Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

ADH exerts its effect on which of the following?

• A) Proximal tubule and nephron loop
• B) Collecting duct and distal tubule
• C) Proximal and distal tubules
• D) Collecting duct and proximal tubule
• E) Descending portion of the nephron loop

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Definitions:

Protein Degradation

The process by which proteins are broken down into their amino acid components, often regulated by cellular mechanisms for metabolism and homeostasis.

CAP

Catabolite Activator Protein, a regulatory protein in bacteria that helps facilitate the transcription of genes in response to the presence of certain sugars.

Lac Operon

A gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the metabolism of lactose.

Rate of Transcription

The speed at which RNA polymerase produces RNA molecules from a DNA template, affecting gene expression.