When blood osmolality increases,___________ is released by the anterior pituitary and acts on the kidney to increase water retention.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released by the anterior pituitary in response to increased blood osmolality. ADH acts on the kidney to increase water reabsorption, thereby reducing urine output and increasing water retention. Renin and angiotensin II are involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance, but they do not directly increase water retention in response to increased blood osmolality. Insulin does not play a direct role in fluid balance regulation.

When Blood Osmolality Increases,___________ Is Released by the Anterior Pituitary