JAMB Biology 2013 Question 37

Question 37

Excretion

The absence of anti-diuretic hormone in humans results in

  1. A.drastic dehydration.
  2. B.eliminating dehydration.
  3. C.increasing dehydration.
  4. D.decreasing dehydration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (increasing dehydration.)

Explanation

Without ADH the kidney tubules reabsorb little water, so large amounts of dilute urine are lost and the body becomes more and more dehydrated.