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What is the action of ADH at collecting duct?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding ADH**: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. 2. **Release of ADH**: When the body needs to conserve water, ADH is released into the bloodstream from the posterior pituitary gland. 3. **Target Organ**: The primary target of ADH is the kidneys, specifically the collecting ducts within the nephron. ...
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  • Assertion: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) controls the amount of water in the urine. Reason: ADH determines the permeability of the collecting duct to water.

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    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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    if assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    if both assertion and reason are false.

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