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Role of Vasopressin in Homeostasis

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___ is the hormone that is directly involved in homeostasis in the human body.

A

Prolactin

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Histamine

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C

Vasopressin

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Melanin

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Solution

The correct option is C
Vasopressin

An anti-diuretic hormone, ADH, also called as vasopressin is responsible for the water balance of the human body. It regulates osmoregulation and hence homeostasis of the body.

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