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Name a hormone released from posterior pituitary.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Gland**: The question asks for a hormone released from the posterior pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). 2. **Understand the Structure**: The posterior pituitary is also known as the neurohypophysis, which includes a specific region called the pars nervosa. 3. **Hormones Released**: The posterior pituitary does not produce hormones but stores and releases two important hormones: oxytocin and vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH). ...
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