Hormones Of The Posterior Pituitary Flashcards

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  • Uterine muscles, mammary glands.
  • causes muscles to contract to help expel baby.
  • causes mammary glands to contract to release milk.
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Oxytocin

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  • blood, arteries and collecting ducts of the kidneys.
  • regulates sodium levels in blood.
  • causes damage to blood vessels to constrict or reduce blood loss.
  • causes kidneys to retain water.
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Antidiurectic Hormone–ADH or Vasopressin

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