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1
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How many hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

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2

2
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What are the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?

A
  1. Anti-diuretic hormone

2. Oxytocin

3
Q

What is the abbreviation of the anti-diuretic hormone?

A

ADH

4
Q

What is the location of the target cell for the anti-diuretic hormone?

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Kidneys

5
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What is the function of the anti-diuretic hormone?

A

Decreases water lost in the urine by returning water to the blood

6
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What is the abbreviation of the oxytocin hormone?

A

OT

7
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What is the location of the target cell for oxytocin?

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Uterus and mammary gland

8
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What is the function of oxytocin?

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Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejections during suckling