How can the sources of ADH be described using the terms exogenous and endogenous?
A. Endogenous vasopressin is produced in the hypothalamus and stored until it is needed, while the exogenous form is synthetically produced.
B. The endogenous ADH is called ADH, while the exogenous form is synthetically produced and sold by the name vasopressin.
C. Exogenous ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and stored until it is needed, while the endogenous form is synthetically produced and sold by the name vasopressin.
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: B
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