Biology - ADH

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ADH controls ___ balance
water
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What does it stand for?
Anti-diuretic hormone
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It effects the amount of ___ produced
urine
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It's released from pituitary glands in the __
brain
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brain will adjust how much ADH is released depending on...
how much water is in the blood that passes through the brain as the brain monitors the water level in the blood
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ADH acts on k__ tubules
kidney
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ADH makes kidney tubules more p__ to water (diffuses easier)
permeability
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What happens when blood is too concentrated (has less water)
brain detect this and pituitary gland releases ADH. more water will be absorbed back into blood from kidney. more concentrated urine will be produced. concentration of solutes in blood returns to normal
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Release of ADH is controlled by ___ feedback
negative
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What does it stand for?

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Anti-diuretic hormone

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It effects the amount of ___ produced

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It's released from pituitary glands in the __

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brain will adjust how much ADH is released depending on...

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