Explain how antidiuretic hormone (ADH) functions to regulate blood osmolarity.
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Step 1: When the body fluid concentration increases or when the body fluid volume decreases, the hypothalamus signals the posterior pituitary to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Show more…
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