Which one of the following is also known as antidiuretic hormone?

Options

A. Oxytocin
B. Vasopressin
C. Adrenaline
D. Calcitonin

Answer

B

Explanation

Vasopressin is also known as Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). It is secreted form the neurohypophysis of pituitary and facilitates water reabsorption from latter parts of the tubule, thereby preventing diuresis.
Oxytocin is a mammalian neurohypophysial hormone produced by the hypothalamus and is stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin stimulus contractions of uterus at the end of pregnancy and also contractions of mammary glands the help in flow of milk.
Adrenaline is releaed by adrenal medulla at the time of emergency, hence has a role in 'fight of flight' reaction.
Calcitonin is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It acts to reduce blood calcium `(Ca^(2+))`, level opposing the effect of parathyroid hormone.