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The hormone that controls water reabsorption in the kidney is:

Answer: ADH (vasopressin).

  • A ADH (vasopressin)
  • B the hormone insulin
  • C plain adrenaline
  • D plain thyroxine

Correct answer: A. ADH (vasopressin)

Explanation: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases water reabsorption, concentrating the urine.

The Nephron: Stages of Urine FormationBowman'scapsuleFILTRATIONPCTbulk REABSORPTIONLoop of Henlecounter-current - concentrates medullaDCTSECRETIONCollecting ductADH acts HERE

Filtrate flows through four functionally distinct stages of the nephron: Bowman's capsule filters blood, the PCT reabsorbs most useful substances unconditionally, the Loop of Henle builds a concentration gradient via counter-current exchange, the DCT secretes selected substances, and the collecting duct performs the final ADH-controlled water reabsorption.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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