Match the source gland with its respective hormone
and function and select the correct option.
 Source Hormone Function
 gland
(a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus
pituitary muscles during child
 birth
(b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates
pituitary reabsorption of water
in the distal tubules in
the nephron
(c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy
luteum
(d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood
 calcium level

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates
pituitary reabsorption of water
in the distal tubules in
the nephron

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