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 blood plasma

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is responsible for regulating the permeability of the cells in the collecting tubule to water. An increase in ADH production causes the cells to become more permeable to water, while a decrease will cause the cells to become less permeable to water. Therefore, the correct answer is an increase in the production of ADH (choice B).

An Increase in the Permeability of the Cells of the Collecting