Question

State whether the following are True or False, correct and rewrite the false statements.
(b) Oxytocin is water retaining hormone.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is A False

Answer: False.
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) is a water retaining hormone.

• Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth, and it also stimulates the milk ejection.
• The Antidiuretic hormone / Vasopressin is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which controls the water exchange in the renal tubules / nephrons by increasing the reabsorption of water.
• Thus, also known as water retaining hormone.