NEET Biology question

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to kidney function regulation?

(A)Exposure to cold temperature stimulates ADH release
(B)An increase in glomerular blood flow stimulates formation of angiotensin II
(C)During summer when the body loses lot of water by evaporation, the release of ADH is suppressed
(D)When someone drinks lot of water, ADH release is stoppedCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Drinking a large volume of water dilutes the blood, lowering its osmolarity, which switches off osmoreceptor stimulation of the hypothalamus and thereby stops ADH release, leading to dilute urine; cold exposure does not

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