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Name the gland that secretes vasopressin.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Hormone**: The question asks for the gland that secretes vasopressin. First, we need to recognize that vasopressin is a hormone. 2. **Locate the Gland**: Vasopressin is secreted by a specific gland in the body. This gland is known as the pituitary gland. 3. **Understand the Structure of the Pituitary Gland**: The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: - Adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) ...
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