A football player has been rushed to the emergency room after passing out during practice on a hot day.The player is sweating extensively but appears to have normal blood pressure.As the attending physician,you need to give the player a drug to counteract his symptoms.Which of the following drugs would be best to give the player?
A)a drug that acts like ADH
B)a drug that acts like oxytocin
C)a drug that acts like insulin
D)a drug that acts like melatonin
E)a drug that acts like angiotensin II

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the football player is sweating excessively, it is likely that he is dehydrated and experiencing a decrease in blood volume. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is responsible for water reabsorption in the kidneys, which would help increase blood volume and counteract the player's symptoms. The other drugs listed do not address dehydration or blood volume.

A Football Player Has Been Rushed to the Emergency Room