Hormones - Pituitary gland (posterior)

Question 1

Oxytocin (OT)

Answer 1

• Targets uterus and mammary glands
• Responsible for milk
  production reflexes after
  birth (suckling and letdown reflex); stimulates uterine contraction during birth

Question 2

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)/Vasopressin

Answer 2

• Targets the kidneys
• Increases water
  reabsorption in kidneys and increases blood volume; decreases volume of urine