Which of the following hormones stimulates the reabsorption of electrolytes in the kidney?

Question

Which of the following hormones stimulates the reabsorption of electrolytes in the kidney? (A) Arginine (B) TSH (C) ADH (D) ACTH

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Vasopressin acts mainly at the kidney and stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes by the distal tubules and thereby reduces the loss of water through urine (diuresis). Hence, it is also called an anti-diuretic hormone (ADH).

Q. Which of the following hormones stimulates the reabsorption of electrolytes in the kidney?

Arginine

TSH

ADH

ACTH

Vasopressin acts mainly at the kidney and stimulates resorption of water and electrolytes by the distal tubules and thereby reduces the loss of water through urine (diuresis). Hence, it is also called an anti-diuretic hormone (ADH).