Practice mode Homeostasis

Soon after a person drinks a litre of water, what change occurs?

Correct answer B. ADH secretion falls and a large volume of dilute urine is produced

Explanation

Drinking excess water lowers plasma osmolarity. Osmoreceptors reduce ADH output, collecting ducts become less permeable to water, and excess water leaves in dilute urine.

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