MCQ
The important function of vassopressin hormone is to
  • A
    Cause contraction of the uterus and thus help in child birth
  • Increase reabsorption of water in the kidney tubule
  • C
    Stimulate the secretion of milk in the mammary glands
  • D
    Lower the level of blood glucose

Answer

Correct option: B.
Increase reabsorption of water in the kidney tubule
b
(b) Vasopressin or $ADH$ promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate.

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