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Q. Which of the following hormone helps in water retaining in body and prevent water loss by making hypertonic urine?

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The Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin or pitressin is released from hypothalamic nuclei in the case of water scarcity or excess loss of fluid from the body. ADH hormone prevent water loss by stimulating water reabsorption by renal tubule.