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Vasopressin (ADH) promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing water loss in urine.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
The posterior pituitary does not synthesize hormones but stores and releases oxytocin and ADH, which are produced by the hypothalamus.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
The posterior pituitary does not synthesize hormones; it only stores and releases ADH and oxytocin, which are produced by the hypothalamus.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and aids in milk ejection.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
Vasopressin (ADH), secreted by the posterior pituitary, promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing water loss in urine.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
Vasopressin (ADH) is stored and released by the neurohypophysis (pars nervosa) of the posterior pituitary.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis
