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प्रश्न
Give the names of the hormones released by neurohypophysis.
A boy shows excessive thirst and micturition because of deficiency of a hormone secreted by neurohypophysis. Name the disease he is suffering from.
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उत्तर
- Hormones released from the neurohypophysis are oxytocin and vasopressin.
- Hyposecretion of vasopressin or ADH results in diabetes insipidus which would be the cause of excessive thirst and micturition in the boy.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The diagram given below represents an organ system in the human body. Study the same and answer the questions that follow :
Draw a neat, labelled diagram showing the longitudinal section of part 1.
Which hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?
All are peptide hormones, EXCEPT ______.
Which of the following statements is TRUE for testosterone?
Which of the following endocrine glands does not exist in pairs?
Select the mis-matched pair.
Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormones?
Distinguish between long-day and short day plants.
Expand the abbreviation ADH.
Oxytocin stimulates the contraction of ______.
