Q. Vasopressin released from the neurohypophysis is mainly responsible for
A) Facultative reabsorption of water through Henle’s loop
B) Obligatory reabsorption of water through Bowman’s capsule
C) Facultative reabsorption of water through DCT
D) Obligatory reabsorption of water through PCT
Explanation
ADH released from the posterior pituitary plays an important role in regulating the amount of urine passed out by affecting the permeability of the DCT. Water absorption in DCT mediated by ADH is called facultative water reabsorption.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.