Antidiuretic hormone also known as Vasopressin directly controls the reabsorption of water in the collecting duct.
What do you mean by the Collecting duct?
- The collecting duct system is the important and final component of the kidney that influences the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body.
- The collecting duct system is under the control of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The collecting duct becomes permeable to water due to the presence of ADH.
- The collecting duct system also help in the regulation of other electrolytes like chloride, potassium, hydrogen ions, and bicarbonate.
- Antidiuretic hormone helps the kidneys to control the amount of water and salt in the body which in turn helps to control the blood pressure and the amount of urine formed.
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