ADH Helps to Control Water Content Flashcards
1
Q
What is the amount of water reabsorbed in the kidney nephrons controlled by?
A
A hormone called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
2
Q
What does ADH do to the nephrons?
A
Makes them more permeable so more water is reabsorbed back into the blood
3
Q
What does the brain monitor?
A
The water content of the blood
4
Q
Wha does the brain instruct?
A
The pituitary gland to release ADH into the blood according to how much is needed
5
Q
What is the whole process of osmoregulation controlled by?
A
A mechanism called negative feedback
6
Q
What happens if the water content gets too high or low?
A
A mechanism will be triggered that brings it back to normal
