Which of the following statements are correct?
A. An excessive loss of body fluid from the body switches off osmoreceptors.
B. ADH facilitates water reabsorption to prevent diuresis.
C. ANF causes vasodilation.
D. ADH causes increase in blood pressure.
E. ADH is responsible for decrease in GFR.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- AB, C and D only
- BA, B and E only
- CC, D and E only
- DA and B only
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Correct answer: A
Option (A) is the correct answer because statements B, C and D are true statements. ADH facilitates water reabsorption from DCT of nephron to prevent diuresis, which causes increase in blood pressure. ANF which is secreted by the heart is a vasodilator.
Options (B), (C) and (D) are not correct because statements A and E are false. Excessive loss of body fluid from the body switches on the osmoreceptors.
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