Multiple Choice
Which would occur if a person lost the ability to synthesize vasopressin?
A) The ability to reabsorb water in the proximal tubule would be lost.
B) The excretion of glucose in the urine would increase.
C) The urine would become hypoosmotic compared to plasma.
D) The urine production would decrease dramatically, and the urine osmolarity would be hypertonic compared to plasma.
E) Blood pressure would increase significantly.
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