If plasma osmolarity increases to 380 mOsM, what would likely happen to the plasma concentrations of ADH and the reabsorption of water from the kidneys?   a. Plasma ADH concentrations decrease; reabsorption of water decreases b. Plasma ADH concentrations increase; reabsorption of water decreases c. Plasma ADH concentrations increase; reabsorption of water does not change d. Plasma ADH concentrations increase; reabsorption of water increases e. Plasma ADH concentrations decrease; reabsorption of water increases

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