Renal System: a hormone. Regulates the level of water in the collecting duct and enables water to be reabsorbed in the body (e.g. when dehydrated). In over-hydration, there is less AHD, allowing water to be excreted (as the collecting duct is less impermeable to water).

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a hormone. Regulates the level of water in the collecting duct and enables water to be reabsorbed in the body (e.g. when dehydrated). In over-hydration, there is less AHD, allowing water to be excreted (as the collecting duct is less impermeable to water).

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Arginine vasopressin (AVP) or ADH

Renal System

A hormone. Regulates the level of water in the collecting duct and enables water to be reabsorbed in the body (e.g. when dehydrated). In over-hydration, there is less AHD, allowing water to be excreted (as the collecting duct is less impermeable to water).

Arginine vasopressin (AVP) or ADH

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