Which Pituitary Hormone Works at the Level of the Collecting

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which pituitary hormone works at the level of the collecting duct to either increase or decrease absorption of water in order to maintain plasma volume and thus blood pressure?

• A) aldosterone
• B) vasopressin
• C) cortisol
• D) testosterone
• E) epinephrine

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