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The Growth Hormone and Its Importance

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Name the hormones released by the posterior pituitary

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Vasopressin and oxytocin are released by the posterior pituitary. Vasopressin controls the amount of water excreted through urine and oxytocin plays a role in female reproduction and childbirth.

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