Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

ADH stimulates the reabsorption of water in which of the following organs?

Liver

Kidneys

Pancreas

Lungs

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Step 1: Understand the role of ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone). ADH is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to regulate water balance in the body by stimulating water reabsorption in specific organs.

Step 2: Identify the organ responsible for water reabsorption. The kidneys are the primary organs involved in filtering blood, removing waste, and regulating water balance. ADH acts on the kidneys to increase water reabsorption in the nephron's collecting ducts.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options. The liver is involved in metabolism and detoxification, not water reabsorption. The pancreas is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin, and the lungs are involved in gas exchange, not water regulation.

Step 4: Focus on the kidneys. ADH binds to receptors in the collecting ducts of the kidneys, increasing the permeability of the duct walls to water. This allows more water to be reabsorbed into the bloodstream, concentrating the urine.

Step 5: Confirm the correct answer. Based on the physiological role of ADH and the function of the kidneys, the correct answer is 'Kidneys.'