Differentiate between vasopressin and oxytocin.

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Vasopressin Oxytocin
Vasopressin is biosynthesized mainly in the supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus Oxytocin is biosynthesized mainly in paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus
It helps to conserve water in the body.
It causes contraction of the uterine muscles during childbirth.

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Vasopressin	Oxytocin
Vasopressin is biosynthesized mainly in the supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus	Oxytocin is biosynthesized mainly in paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus
It helps to conserve water in the body.	It causes contraction of the uterine muscles during childbirth.