NEET Biology question

Vasopressin released from the neurohypophysis is mainly responsible for

(A)Facultative reabsorption of water through Henle's loop
(B)Obligatory reabsorption of water through Bowman's capsule
(C)Facultative reabsorption of water through DCTCorrect
(D)Obligatory reabsorption of water through PCT

Answer: (C)

Solution

Vasopressin (ADH), released from the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis), increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to water, producing the hormonally controlled (facultative)

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