Under What Circumstances Does Antidiuretic Hormone Act to Cause Vasoconstriction

question 20

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances does antidiuretic hormone act to cause vasoconstriction?

• A)When urine output is less than 20 ml/hr
• B)When serum osmolality is increased
• C)When osmotic and oncotic pressures are increased
• D)When vasopressin is given pharmacologically

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