Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) functions to promote water reabsorption. Where are the receptors for ADH located?
A) In the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct
B) In the proximal convoluted tubule
C) In the ascending limb of the nephron loop
D) In the descending limb of the nephron loop
E) In the glomerular capillaries

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ADH receptors are primarily located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct of the kidney, where they facilitate water reabsorption back into the bloodstream, thus concentrating the urine and reducing urine volume.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Functions to Promote Water Reabsorption