Multiple Choice
How does syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) cause excess water?
A) The increase in antidiuretic hormone causes retention of sodium that retains excessive water in the renal tubules.
B) The decrease in antidiuretic hormone increases serum glucose,which binds to water.
C) The decrease in antidiuretic hormone prevents the renal tubules from reabsorbing water.
D) The increase in antidiuretic hormone causes retention of water in the renal tubules.
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