Which hormone,released by the posterior pituitary,both raises blood pressure and enables the kidneys to reabsorb water?
A)vasopressin
B)prolactin
C)thymosin
D)ACTH

Question

​Which hormone,released by the posterior pituitary,both raises blood pressure and enables the kidneys to reabsorb water?
A)vasopressin
B)prolactin​
C)thymosin​
D)ACTH​

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Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is released by the posterior pituitary and has two main functions: increasing blood pressure by constricting blood vessels and enabling the kidneys to reabsorb water to help maintain proper hydration levels in the body.

​Which Hormone,released by the Posterior Pituitary,both Raises Blood Pressure and Enables

Which Hormone,released by the Posterior Pituitary,both Raises Blood Pressure and Enables