Which of the following statements on urine production is not correct?
- Concentrated urine is produced under the control of antidiuretic hormone
- The total volume of urine produced depends on the need for water excretion
- if there is excess intake of water, dilute urine is expected
- if there is a shortage of water in the body the volume of the urine produced is decreased
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in the presence of antidiuretic hormone dilute urine is produced
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
- Antidiuretic hormone binds to receptors on cells in the collecting ducts of the kidney and promotes reabsorption of water back into the circulation.
- Its most important role is to conserve the fluid volume of your body by reducing the amount of water passed out in the urine.