Vasopressin secretion
A) induces the kidneys to produce a small volume of concentrated urine.
B) is stimulated when the body fluids are hypertonic.
C) is inhibited when the arterial blood pressure is dangerously low.
D) both (a) and (b) above.
E) all of these answers.

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Vasopressin secretion induces the kidneys to produce a small volume of concentrated urine and is stimulated when the body fluids are hypertonic. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. However, vasopressin secretion is not inhibited when the arterial blood pressure is dangerously low, making option C incorrect.

Vasopressin Secretion