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Posterior lobe:

Correct answer: D. Anti-diuretic hormone

  • A. Active transport
  • B. Sensor
  • C. Passive transport
  • D. Anti-diuretic hormone

Explanation

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It regulates water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output, and helping to prevent dehydration.

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Homeostasis maintains a stable internal environment through the kidney and urinary system, thermoregulation and excretion. The kidney topics include filtration, selective reabsorption, urine formation and water balance, while thermoregulation involves sweating, vasodilation, vasoconstriction and hormonal control; excretion is different from egestion, which removes undigested food.

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