ADH and hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the effects of ADH in the body
A
Happens at collecting duct More permeable Water absorbed into blood By osmosis Urine becomes more concentrated or less water in urine
2
Q
How do hormones differ from nerves? (4)
A
Nerves are very fast moving, hormones are slow
Nerves act on a precise area, hormones are general
Nerves travel through electrical impulses, hormones are chemical
Nerves travel in neurones, hormones in blood
3
Q
Where is ADH produced?
A
Pituitary gland
