An increase in the osmolality of a patient's blood has prompted the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the patient's posterior pituitary gland. What effect will result from the release of this hormone?
A) The patient's kidneys will resorb more water than usual.
B) The patient will retain more sodium than normal.
C) The patient's kidneys will reduce their filtration rate.
D) Excretion of water by the kidneys will increase.
Question 2
A nursing educator is talking with nurses about the effects of the aging process and neurologic changes. What would the educator identify as a normal neurological change that accompanies the aging process?
A) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
B) Reduction in cerebral blood flow (CBF)
C) Increased cerebral metabolism
D) Hypersensitivity to painful stimuli
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Control of Hormone Secretion