NEET Biology question

Which is correct regarding the functions of the posterior pituitary gland?

(A)The posterior pituitary gland secretes growth hormone
(B)The posterior pituitary secretes epinephrine
(C)Vasopressin regulates the uptake of water by the cells of the collecting ductCorrect
(D)Oxytocin stimulates milk production

Answer: (C)

Solution

Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior, not posterior, pituitary, ruling out (a); epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla, not the pituitary, ruling out (b); oxytocin stimulates milk ejection, while milk

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