A patient has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Which hormone will be released in response to his blood loss?
A) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
B) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C) Oxytocin
D) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
B
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Antidiuretic hormone is also called vasopressin and is released in response to blood loss. Luteinizing hormone is important in ovulation. Oxytocin functions in childbirth and lactation. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone plays a role in skin pigmentation.
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