The pituitary hormone that increases the permeability of collecting ducts to water is
A) oxytocin
B) antidiuretic hormone
C) luteinizing hormone
D) adrenocorticotropic hormone
E) aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that increases the permeability of the collecting ducts of the kidneys to water. This results in increased reabsorption of water, decreasing the volume of urine produced and ultimately conserving water in the body.

The Pituitary Hormone That Increases the Permeability of Collecting Ducts