Chapter 1 - Homeostasis and The Kidney Past Paper Questions Flashcards
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Q
d) Some mammals are able to live in hot, dry conditions. Explain the advantage to these mammals of:
i) High levels of ADH in their blood.
A
ADH makes the collecting duct permeable to water therefore there will be a greater tendency for them to absorb water back into their blood and will urinate a smaller volume.