Asked by Bianca Sandra on Jul 03, 2024
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Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:
A) oxytocin.
B) prolactin.
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone.
D) vasopressin.
Antidiuretic Hormone
Antidiuretic Hormone is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.
Vasopressin
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body and increases blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.
Oxytocin
A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, as well as in aspects of human behavior, such as sexual arousal, recognition, trust, anxiety, and mother-infant bonding.
- Understand the functions of various hormones in the human body.
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Steven NguyenJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also known as vasopressin. Oxytocin and prolactin are other hormones produced by the pituitary gland, but they have different functions than ADH. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not related to ADH production.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the functions of various hormones in the human body.