Which of the following statements regarding maintaining body H2O balance is true

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Question

Which of the following statements regarding maintaining body H2O balance is true?

A. Vasopressin (ADH) increases water loss in urine by promoting greater water reabsorption in the collecting ducts via water-channel proteins.

B. The thirst center in the thyroid stimulates the desire to drink fluids.

C. ANP promotes natriuresis and elevated urinary excretion of Na+ and Cl- accompanied by water, resulting in a reduction in loss of water in urine.

D. Angiotensin II reduces the loss of water in urine by stimulating the secretion of aldosterone.

E. Aldosterone increases loss of water by promoting urinary reabsorption of Na+ and Cl-.

The thirst center in the thyroid stimulates the desire to drink fluids.

ANP promotes natriuresis and elevated urinary excretion of Na+ and Cl- accompanied by water, resulting in a reduction in loss of water in urine.

Angiotensin II reduces the loss of water in urine by stimulating the secretion of aldosterone.

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