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  4. Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source gland Hormone Function (a) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth (b) Posterior pituitary Vasopressin Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron (c) Corpus luteum Testosterone Supports pregnancy (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level

Q. Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option.
Source gland Hormone Function
(a) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth
(b) Posterior pituitary Vasopressin Stimulates reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
(c) Corpus luteum Testosterone Supports pregnancy
(d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level

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Solution:

Posterior lobe of pituitary stores and releases two hormones, called oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones are actually produced by the nuerosecretary cells in the hypothalamus and stand in the terminals of their axons that pass into the posterior lobe through a stalk. They are released via posterior lobe when required. Vasopressin is also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH). It decreases the loss of water in the urine by increasing reabsorption of water in the distal convoluted tubules, collecting tubules and collecting ducts in the kidneys.