Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 16 - Section 16.2 - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland - Check Your Progress - Page 341: 2

Answer

The posterior pituitary secretes: Vasopressin- maintains the osmolality thus maintaining the volume of water in the extracellular fluid Oxytocin- involved in reproduction, childbirth and social bonding

Work Step by Step

The posterior pituitary secretes: Vasopressin- maintains the osmolality thus maintaining the volume of water in the extracellular fluid Oxytocin- involved in reproduction, childbirth and social bonding
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.