NEETZoologyExcretory Products and their Elimination
What is the effect of ADH on blood vessels?
Options
- ADilates
- BConstricts
- CNo effect
- DInhibits
Correct answer
B. Constricts
Step-by-step solution
Osmoreceptors in the body are activated by changes in blood volume, body fluid volume and ionic concentration. An excessive loss of fluid from the body can activate these receptors which stimulate the hypothalamus to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin from the neurohypophysis. ADH facilitates water reabsorption from latter parts of the tubule, thereby preventing diuresis. An increase in body fluid volume can switch off the osmoreceptors and suppress the ADH release to complete the feedback. ADH can a