Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

A. An excessive loss of body fluid from the body switches off osmoreceptors.

B. ADH facilitates water reabsorption to prevent diuresis.

C. ANF causes vasodilation.

D. ADH causes increase in blood pressure.

E. ADH is responsible for decrease in GFR.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) B, C and D only

(2) A, B and E only

(3) C, D and E only

(4) A and B only

Answer 1

Correct option is (1) B, C and D only

A. An excessive loss of fluid from the body can activate osmoreceptors which stimulate hypothalamus to release ADH.

B. ADH facilitates water reabsorption to prevent diuresis.

C. ANF causes vasodilation.

D. ADH causes increase in blood pressure.

E. ADH affect the kidney function by constrictory effect on blood vessels which causes increase in blood pressure, hence increase glomerular blood flow and thereby GFR.