Which of the Following Statements Are True of Antidiuretic Hormone

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin (Select all that apply) ?

• 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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