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The hormone responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the kidney tubules is

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The hormone responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the kidney tubules is
  1. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  2. Aldosterone
  3. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
  4. Thyroxine

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
ADH (vasopressin) inserts aquaporins into collecting-duct cells, promoting water reabsorption. Aldosterone mainly drives Na+\mathrm{Na^+} reabsorption.

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