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ADH or vasopressin is

1. enzyme that hydrolyses peptides
2. hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate
3. hormone that promotes glycogenolysis
4. energy rich compound connected with muscle contraction

Correct answer: hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate

Solution

ADH (vasopressin) is an antidiuretic hormone released from the posterior pituitary. Its main role is to increase water reabsorption in the kidney tubules, reducing urine volume.

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