Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Vasopressin

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to vasopressin

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

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Definitions:

Olfactory Adaptation

The temporary, normal inability to distinguish a particular odor after a prolonged exposure to that airborne compound.

Odorant Receptors

Specialized protein molecules located in the nasal cavity that detect and respond to chemical compounds in the air, contributing to the sense of smell.

Membranous Labyrinth

A network of fluid-filled passages and cavities within the inner ear, instrumental in the sense of balance and hearing.

Endolymph

A fluid within the inner ear's membranous labyrinth, crucial for transmitting sound and balance signals to the brain.