ADH (vasopressin) & Oxytocin: Two primary hormones released from the posterior pituitary gland: vasopressin (ADH) works primarily at the level of the kidney and blocks solute-free water loss. This hormone is released in response to thirst, excess sodium in the body, and fluid volume loss. Oxytocin is released in response to nipple stimulation or emotional factors to assist in the release of breast milk during feeding.
Answered 6/10/2014
6.4k views
Posterior pituitary: The posterior pituitary, or neurohypophysis, does not produce hormones, but stores and releases antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin, which is produced by the hypothalamus.
Answered 3/23/2015
4.9k views
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question