An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to a(n) ________.
A) increase in the production of aldosterone
B) decrease in the concentration of blood plasma
C) increase in the production of ADH
D) decrease in the production of ADH

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An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to an increase in the production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), also known as vasopressin. ADH causes the insertion of water channels called aquaporins into the cell membranes of the collecting tubules, allowing for increased water reabsorption and retention in the body.

An Increase in the Permeability of the Cells of the Collecting