When the body becomes dehydrated, the posterior pituitary gland secretes  vasopressin which signals the kidney tubules to retain water leading to infrequent urination. Which type of cellular communication is mediated by vasopressin

Q: Which type of transport is most likely used to export Na+ out of the cell?

A: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable. This means that the membrane allows some materials to…

Q: our patient has a condition called hyporenin hypoaldosterone, which results in low levels of…

A: A low concentration of sodium in the blood causes hyponatremia. It is more frequently found in…

Q: Which of the following is true of individuals who lack ADH? Multiple Choice   They do not have…

A: ADH: ADH stands for Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin. ADH is a hormone produced by…

Q: What effect does an increase in antidiuretic hormone (ADH) have on the volume of extracellular fluid…

A: Antidiuretic hormone: -  This hormone is released in the posterior pituitary gland and formed by…

Q: A person has a tumor of the adrenal cortex that hypersecretes aldosterone and is not regulated by…

A: Primary hyperaldosteronism, also referred to as Conn's syndrome, is a disease in which the adrenal…

Q: Benzodiazepines bind to GABAa receptors and increase the effects of GABA. Which effect would you…

A: Gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA is the inhibitory neurotransmitter of central nervous system. It…

Q: Explain the feedback mechanism of the action of ADH. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission…

A: The urinary system is used to eliminate the waste substances from the body. A pair of kidneys, two…

Q: Imagine that an unprepared hiker goes for a long walk on a hot day and gets lost. He has no water,…

A: The endocrine system of the body includes various endocrine glands located in different parts of the…

Q: If too little aldosterone is produced because of an atrophy in the adrenal gland. Would that cause…

A: Aldosterone is the steroid hormones produced in the outer cortex of the adrenal glands. It has main…

Q: Sodium channels in membrane can open in response to what?

A: Sodium channels  are a type of voltage gated ion channel which open or close their pores in response…

Q: Discuss how alcohol affects anti-diruetic hormones and how it results in dehydration. 2.) Why are…

A: Antidiuretic hormone as the name  suggest works against diuresis. Diuresis is a condition in which…

Q: ayla, an undergraduate, has normal PCO2 levels, high H* levels, low pH and bicarbonate levels. What…

A: Metabolic acidosis is a condition that develops when too much acid is produced within the body. It…

Q: Which of the following in not involved with stimulation of the hypothalamic thirst center?  a.…

A: Ans. Water intake and thirst are controlled by the hypothalamic thirst centre. Changes in the body's…

Q: the nervous system works through secretion of _____, whereas the endocrine system works via…

A: The control and coordination of the body in humans occur by two systems: the nervous system and the…

Q: Where do hormones ADH, PTH, and Aldosterone have their target cells (where do they act in the…

A: Maintaining a correct water balance within the body is very important to avoid dehydration or…

Q: Which of these do you suspect will not lead to an increase in ADH secretion from the posterior…

A: ADH or antidiuretic hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland. It is responsible for…

Q: compare and contrast the actions of various hormones in control of plasma glucose water…

A: Human body is a complex system. Various compounds, hormones, gases, etc., have to be maintained in…

Q: Why does inhibition of ADH result in increased serum osmolarity?

A: The hormone secreted by pituitary gland that acts on kidney today great the volume and possibility…

Q: Chalcedonia has a pituitary tumor which increased release of ADH. Which of the following symptoms…

A: Hormones are also known as chemical messengers. Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands and…

Q: Osmoregulation is a process that helps control the amount of water in the blood stream. One of the…

A: Antidiuretic hormone or ADH, is synthesized by nerve cells located at the base of the brain known as…

Q: Imagine a saltwater fish is placed into freshwater. What would happen on a cellular level?  How are…

A: The aquatic organisms on the biosphere are broadly classified into two types, based on their…

Communication

Communication is a method of transferring information between two persons or organisms. Communication is possible using mutually understood behaviors such as signs, symbols, or language. In the year 1980, S. F. Scudder proposed communication theory. According to his ideas, all living beings on the earth communicate, but the methods of communication differ. Communication skills are now part of soft skills.