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Jun 24
Yes, the kidney helps prevent dehydration by releasing a hormone called antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. ADH helps regulate the amount of water in the body by increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, which reduces the amount of urine produced. This helps to conserve water and prevent dehydration.
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Jun 24
Yes, kidneys prevent dehydration with the help of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
ADH, also known as vasopressin, is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. When the body senses dehydration, such as when blood osmolality increases or blood pressure decreases, the hypothalamus releases ADH.
ADH travels through the bloodstream to the kidneys, where it binds to receptors in the collecting ducts of the nephrons. This binding triggers the insertion of aquaporin-2 water channels into the collecting duct membranes, allowing water to be reabsorbed from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
As a result, urine becomes more concentrated, and less water is excreted, which helps to conserve body fluids and prevent dehydration.
ADH, also known as vasopressin, is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. When the body senses dehydration, such as when blood osmolality increases or blood pressure decreases, the hypothalamus releases ADH.
ADH travels through the bloodstream to the kidneys, where it binds to receptors in the collecting ducts of the nephrons. This binding triggers the insertion of aquaporin-2 water channels into the collecting duct membranes, allowing water to be reabsorbed from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
As a result, urine becomes more concentrated, and less water is excreted, which helps to conserve body fluids and prevent dehydration.
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