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The hormones of posterior pituitary are ...

The hormones of posterior pituitary are oxytocin and vasopressin but later is better known as

A

Antidiuretic hormone

B

Growth hormone

C

Corticotrophic hormone

D

Neuro hypophyseal

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Both oxytocin and vasopressin is secreted by posterior pituitary that is under nervous control or neuro hypophyseal and vasopressin known as Anti – Diuretic hormone that helps to maintain concentrated urine.
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