Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 11 - The Cardiovascular System - Review Questions - Page 423: 51

Answer

Chronic elevation of blood pressure will be expected.

Work Step by Step

ADH is a hormone that increases blood pressure. Its hypersecretion will cause chronic elevation of blood pressure. It can increase blood pressure in two ways, it promotes the water reabsorption in kidney which increases blood volume and blood pressure. It also causes vasoconstriction in blood vessels which also increases blood pressure.
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