Dehydration Results in Increased Blood and ECF Osmolarity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Dehydration results in increased blood and ECF osmolarity.This makes osmoreceptors stimulate secretion by the hypothalamus in the DCT and CD.

• A)ADH; decreasing water reabsorption
• B)ADH; increasing water reabsorption
• C)aldosterone; decreasing sodium and water reabsorption
• D)aldosterone; increasing sodium and water reabsorption
• E)angiotensin II; increasing sodium reabsorption

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