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How does the secretion of ADH change in response to excess water in the blood?
Less ADH is secreted.
Describe the impact of excess water in the blood on the urine excreted.
The urine excreted is more dilute.
What role do the receptors in the hypothalamus play in osmoregulation?
They detect changes in the blood's water potential.
How does the body respond to dehydration in terms of ADH secretion?
More ADH is secreted.
Explain the effect of dehydration on the urine excreted.
The urine excreted is more concentrated.
Learn about how the amount of water absorbed in the kidney tubules is regulated through the secretion of ADH and the role of hypothalamus in maintaining water balance. Understand how changes in blood's water potential affect ADH secretion and urine concentration.
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