Two Hormones Are Made and Secreted by the Posterior Pituitary

question 24

True/False

Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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Definitions:

Enzyme

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Digesting

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body.

Active Site

Region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and where the chemical reaction occurs.

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

The intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate molecule(s) before catalyzing a chemical reaction.