ADH Increases Blood Pressure by All of the Following Except

Question

ADH increases blood pressure by all of the following except
A) acting as a vasopressor.
B) increasing blood volume by reabsorption of water by the kidneys.
C) vasoconstriction.
D) activating the baroreceptors.

Accepted Answer

Activating the baroreceptors actually decreases blood pressure by inducing vasodilation and decreasing cardiac output. ADH acts as a vasopressor by causing vasoconstriction and increasing blood volume by reabsorbing water in the kidneys, which both lead to an increase in blood pressure.