Which of the Following Statements Are True of Antidiuretic Hormone

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Both of these hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the anterior pituitary gland.
• B)ADH may also be called vasopressin because in large amounts it causes vasoconstriction.
• C)Oxytocin inhibits contractions of the uterus to prevent premature labor.
• D)After birth, oxytocin causes release of milk from the mammary glands.
• E)ADH causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water to increase urinary output.
• F)The stimulus for secretion of ADH is any decrease in body water.

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