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

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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?

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