A 35-year-old male presents with severe dehydration following prolonged exercise without fluid intake. Vital signs show BP 95/60, HR 118, RR 20, and serum osmolality 310 mOsm/kg. Urine specific gravity is 1.035 with minimal urine output. He denies diuretic use. His kidneys respond by increasing aquaporin-2 channel insertion into collecting duct principal cell apical membranes, enhancing water reabsorption. Which hormone mediates this adaptive response?

  1. A)Parathyroid hormone
  2. B)Antidiuretic hormoneGABARITO
  3. C)Renin
  4. D)Aldosterone
  5. E)Atrial natriuretic peptide

Explicação

Antidiuretic hormone binds V2 receptors on collecting duct principal cells and promotes insertion of aquaporin 2 channels into the apical membrane. This increases water reabsorption and helps concentrate the urine during dehydration. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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