NEET Biology question

ADH or vasopressin is [AIPMT 1991]

(A)An enzyme that hydrolyses peptides
(B)A hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from the glomerular filtrateCorrect
(C)A hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis
(D)An energy-rich compound connected with muscle contraction

Answer: (B)

Solution

ADH is not an enzyme, nor does it stimulate spermatogenesis or participate in muscle energetics. It is a peptide hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary (though

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