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ADH or vasopressin is...

ADH or vasopressin is

A

Enzyme 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
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