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ADH or vasopressin is...

ADH or vasopressin is

A

enzume that hydrolyses peptides

B

hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate

C

hormone that promotes glycogenolysis

D

energy rich compound connected with muscle contraction

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B
ADH or vasopressin is synthesised in hypothalamus and stored and released by nuerohypophysis or posterior lobe of pituitary glands. It controls the permeability of wall of collecting tubules and DCT of renal tubules to water, which stimulates reabsorption of water so, it controls the osmoregulation.
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