He nursing student knows that which glands control antidiuretic hormone (ADH)? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Adrenal cortex
B.
Anterior pituitary
C.
Hypothalamus
D.
Pineal body
E.
Posterior pituitary
ANS: C, D
ADH is secreted by the hypothalamus and stored (and subsequently released) by the posterior pituitary glands.
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