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Which one of the following is also known as antidiuretic hormone?
Which one of the following is also known as antidiuretic hormone?
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The correct option is C Vasopressin
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is also known as the birth hormone. It causes contraction of the uterine wall, which leads to parturition.
Vasopressin
Vasopressin facilitates water reabsorption from latter parts of the tubule, thereby preventing diuresis[excess urine production]. Thus, it is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Adrenaline
Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland, that prepares the body to fight or flight.
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by C-cells of the thyroid gland. It helps in maintaining blood calcium levels.
Final answer
Option(b) Vasopressin
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is also known as the birth hormone. It causes contraction of the uterine wall, which leads to parturition.
Vasopressin
Vasopressin facilitates water reabsorption from latter parts of the tubule, thereby preventing diuresis[excess urine production]. Thus, it is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Adrenaline
Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland, that prepares the body to fight or flight.
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by C-cells of the thyroid gland. It helps in maintaining blood calcium levels.
Final answer
Option(b) Vasopressin
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