ADH is an hormone, made by the ____________of the  brain, that regulate water reabsorption or secretion in the DCT (distal convoluted tubule) and CD (collecting duct).

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ADH is an hormone, made by the ____________of the  brain, that regulate water reabsorption or secretion in the DCT (distal convoluted tubule) and CD (collecting duct).

 

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ADH (Anti diuretic hormone)  also known as Vasopressin   is a peptide hormone made of the  Hypothalamus of the brain .

It is stored in posterior pituitary . Hence posterior pituitary gland and hypothalamus have neural connections. 

 

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