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Antidiuretic hormone makes distal tubules and collecting tubules more permeable to_____.
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Its primary function is to conserve water in the body by reducing the amount of water lost in urine. To do this, ADH makes the distal tubules and collecting tubules in the kidneys more permeable to water. This allows more water to be reabsorbed back into the Show more…
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ADH binds to receptors on distal tubules and collecting tubules, making them ___ permeable to ___ a. more; water b. less; water c. more; sodium d. less; sodium
ADH binds to receptors on distal tubules and collecting ducts making them _______ permeable to ______. a. more; water b. less; water c. more; sodium d. less; sodium
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