Oxytocin is water-retaining hormone.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that acts on the smooth muscles of the body and stimulates their contraction.
Antidiuretic hormone (Vasopressin) acts on kidneys (nephrons) and stimulates reabsorption of water in DCT and CT, thereby reducing the loss of water through urine.

Final answer: The given statement is False.

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