Posterior pituitary, produced in the hypothalamus
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The posterior pituitary gland secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. ADH plays a key role in regulating water balance in the body by controlling the reabsorption of water by the kidneys.
Pituitary Gland
Leutenising hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus produces it, then it's stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Yes, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a peptide hormone composed of nine amino acids. It is produced in the hypothalamus and released from the pituitary gland to regulate water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.
The parathyroid gland is the source of parathyroid hormone, while the thyroid gland is the source of calcitonin.