Vasopressin

question 311

Multiple Choice

Vasopressin

• A)is produced in the hypothalamus
• B)increases the permeability of the distal and collecting tubules to water
• C)secretion is stimulated by a water deficit in the body
• D)promotes water reabsorption
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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Definitions:

Nervous

Pertaining to the nerves or nervous system, the network in organisms for transmitting signals between different body parts.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is specialized in storing energy in the form of fat, also serving as an important insulator and cushion for bodily organs.

Reticular Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue characterized by a network of reticular fibers that provide a supportive framework for soft organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes.

Lymphoid Tissue

Specialized connective tissue in the lymphatic system containing large numbers of lymphocytes, involved in immune responses.