Which of the following is an effect of increased levels of antidiuretic hormone in the blood?
A) Letdown of milk from mammary tissues
B) Uterine contractions during birth
C) Water conservation by the kidney
D) Production of somatomedins by the liver
E) Production of enkephalins by the hypothalamus

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, increases water reabsorption by the kidneys in response to dehydration or low blood pressure. This leads to water conservation and concentrated urine production.

Note: The other options are not related to the function of ADH. A) Letdown of milk is controlled by the hormone oxytocin. B) Uterine contractions during birth are stimulated by the hormone oxytocin. D) Somatomedins are growth factors stimulated by growth hormone. E) Enkephalins are opioid peptides involved in pain regulation.

Which of the Following Is an Effect of Increased Levels