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Question
ADH helps in water elimination, making the urine hypotonic.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) helps in water reabsorption in the kidneys, making the urine more concentrated (hypertonic) rather than hypotonic. It reduces water elimination to maintain body fluid balance.
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