Posterior Pituitary Gland Hormones

Question 1

Decreases excretion of large amounts of urine. Increases reabsorption of water by the renal tubules.

Answer 1

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Question 2

Oxytocin (OT)

Answer 2

Stimulates contraction of uterus during childbirth. Stimulates release of milk from breasts in lactating women in response to a baby suckling the breast.

Question 3

Stimulates contraction of uterus during childbirth. Stimulates release of milk from breasts in lactating women in response to a baby suckling the breast.

Answer 3

Oxytocin (OT)

Question 4

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 4

Decreases excretion of large amounts of urine. Increases reabsorption of water by the renal tubules.