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

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) increases the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water, resulting in increased reabsorption of water back into the bloodstream. Therefore, an increase in the production of ADH would lead to an increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water.

An Increase in the Permeability of the Cells of the Collecting