When ADH secretion from the posterior pituitary gland is maximal, the kidneys will produce
A)1 to 2 liters of dilute urine per day.
B)5 to 6 liters of dilute urine per day.
C)1 to 2 liters of concentrated urine per day.
D)90 to 180 liters of dilute urine per day.
E)0.4 to 0.5 liters of very concentrated urine per day.

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When ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion is maximal, it increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to the production of a small volume of very concentrated urine.

When ADH Secretion from the Posterior Pituitary Gland Is Maximal