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In Health / College | 2025-07-08

If you drink a lot of water, what signal will most likely be sent to your kidneys?
A. To release water to the bloodstream
B. To slow the filtration process
C. To produce more feces
D. To send more urine to the bladder

Asked by drgone

Answer (2)

Drinking a lot of water signals the kidneys to excrete more urine, leading to increased urine production due to decreased levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This helps maintain fluid balance in the body. Option D is the correct answer. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

Drinking a lot of water signals the kidneys to produce more urine by reducing the hormone ADH, which normally helps retain water. This leads to increased urine production, making option D the correct answer. Consequently, the kidneys excrete more urine to maintain fluid balance in the body.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-21