試題詳解

11. Which of the following statements about the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is true?
(A) It is a peptide hormone released from the adrenal gland.
(B) In the absence of ADH, the ability to reabsorb water in the proximal tubule would be lost.
(C) It promotes the excretion of hyperosmotic urine (compared to plasma).
(D) Decreased plasma osmolarity stimulates ADH secretion.

(E) Blood pressure would increase significantly if a person lost the ability to synthesize ADH.