Anti-diuretic hormone is also known as

Secretin

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Vasopressin

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Renin

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Gastrin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Vasopressin

Anti-diuretic hormone is secreted by the neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland. Because it stimulates the constriction of blood vessels and results in an increase in blood pressure, it is also called vasopressin.

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The secretion ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) is inhibited by

(a) emotion and stress (b) nicotine

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