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Physiology Renal physiology 997433d1

The site of action of vasopressin is

A
Ascending limb of loop of Henle
B
Descending limb of loop of Henle
C
Distal tubule
D
Proximal tubule
High-Yield Explanation
Vasopressin (ADH) Increasing the water permeability of distal tubule and collecting duct cells in the kidney, thus allowing water reabsorption and excretion of more concentrated urine. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology; 24th edition; page no: 698

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