What are the hormones secreted by posterior lobe of the pituitary gland? Mention the tissues on which they exert their effect

Explanation

The hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland are:
(a) Vasopressin:
(i) In kidney tubules, it increases reabsorption of water.
(ii) It reduces loss of water through urine and hence the name antidiuretic hormone .
(iii) It is also called as antidiuretic hormone.
(b) Oxytocin:
Helps in the concentration of the smooth muscles of uterus at the time of chidl birth and milk ejection from the mammary gland after child birth.