Where are the receptors for ADH (V2 receptors) located that mediate its primary antidiuretic effect?
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Correct answer: Principal cells of the renal collecting duct
ADH binds to V2 receptors on the basolateral membrane of principal cells in the renal collecting ducts. This triggers the insertion of aquaporin-2 channels into the apical membrane to increase water reabsorption.
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