A Hormone Produced by the Hypothalamus and Released by the Posterior

question 54

Multiple Choice

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland that regulates the amount of water reabsorbed by the distal convoluted tubules and the collecting ducts of nephrons is known as ________.

• A)aldosterone
• B)atrial natriuretic peptide
• C)antidiuretic hormone
• D)diuretic hormone

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