Posterior Pituitary Gland Hormones

Question 1

Antidiuretic Hormone

ADH

Answer 1

Targets kidneys
Reabsorption of water from urine forming in kidneys
Water then returned to bloodstream to help maintain fluid levels in body
Can cause constriction of arteriole in high concentrations (vasopressin)

Question 2

Oxytocin

Answer 2

Uterus - released in large quantities for contractions of uterus during childbirth
Mammary glands - stimulates contraction of cells in mammary glands, causing release of milk during breastfeeding