An Increase in the Permeability of the Cells of the Collecting

question 52

Multiple Choice

An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to a(n) .

• A) decrease in the production of ADH
• B) decrease in the concentration of the blood plasma
• C) increase in the production of aldosterone
• D) increase in the production of ADH

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