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Which of the following hormone acts upon the renal tubule and blood capillaries?
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22/09/2020 1:03 pm
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Which of the following hormone acts upon the renal tubule and blood capillaries?
(a) Glucagon
(b) Aldosterone
(c) Vasopressin
(d) Glucocorticoids
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22/09/2020 1:05 pm

(c) Vasopressin
Explanation:
ADH (or vasopressin) is secreted by posterior pituitary gland. It acts on kidney tubule and blood capillaries and concentrates the urine by promoting the reabsorption of water and salts into the cortical collecting ducts.
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