NEET2004ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationActual
ADH controls water permeability of
Options
- Acollecting tube
- Bproximal convoluted tubules
- Cdistal convoluted tubules
- Dall of the above
Correct answer
C. distal convoluted tubules
Step-by-step solution
The vasopressin hormone, secreted by neurohypophysis of pituitary gland promotes the reabsorption of water from the distal convoluted tubules of nephrons, reducing excretion of water in urine (= diuresis). Hence, it is called antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). Its release in blood is controlled by an 'osmoregulatory centre" located in hypothalamus. Hyposecretion of ADH causes diabetes incipidus.