ADH or vasopressin is
(a) enzyme that hydrolyses peptides
(b) hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes
reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate
(c) hormone that promotes glycogenolysis
(d) energy rich compound connected with muscle
contraction.

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Answer :

(b) hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes
reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate

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