Which statement about antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is correct?
Correct answer: B. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary
- A. It is produced by the kidneys and stored in the thyroid
- B. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary
- C. It is produced by the adrenal cortex and released by the pancreas
- D. It is produced by the anterior pituitary and stored in the hypothalamus
Explanation
ADH is synthesized by neurons in the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary for storage and release. It acts mainly on the kidneys to increase water reabsorption, so it is not a kidney-produced hormone.
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The endocrine system covers hormone-producing glands including the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pancreas, pineal gland, ovaries and testes. It explains hormone classes, target-cell responses, feedback control, and the functions of hormones such as insulin, thyroxine, cortisol, growth hormone and ADH, which is often confused with a kidney-produced substance.
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