Which Statement Does NOT Apply to Vasopressin

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT apply to vasopressin?

• A)Its secretion is stimulated by a water deficit.
• B)It increases the permeability of the distal and collecting tubules to water.
• C) It increases the permeability of the proximal portion of the collecting tubule to urea.
• D) It is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland.

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