Match each hormone with its corresponding function or description.
-Released by the posterior pituitary and increases water retention in the body
A)Glucocorticoid
B)Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)Calcitonin
D)Triiodothyronine
E)ADH
F)Aldosterone
G)Luteinizing hormone
H)Oxytocin
I)Epinephrine
J)Insulin
K)Growth hormone
L)Parathyroid hormone
M)Thymosin
N)Glucagon
O)Melatonin
P)ACTH

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is released by the posterior pituitary and functions to increase water retention in the body, reducing urine output and maintaining blood volume and blood pressure.

Answer: F
 Aldosterone is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal gland that functions to increase sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased water retention and increased blood pressure.

Note: While glucocorticoids (A) do play a role in regulating water balance, they are not specifically released by the posterior pituitary nor do they have as strong of an effect on water retention as ADH and aldosterone.

Match Each Hormone with Its Corresponding Function or Description