Which is true about vasopressin?
a. It is an anterior pituitary hormone.
b. It is an antidiuretic hormone.
c. It is used in adrenal insufficiency.
d. It is used to increase smooth-muscle contraction in the digestive tract and vascular bed.
ANS: B
The posterior pituitary gland produces the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) vasopressin.
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