Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), which is released from the posterior pituitary, is an example of what type of chemical messenger?

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Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) is a neurohormone because it is produced by neurons in the hypothalamus and then released from the posterior pituitary gland into the bloodstream, where it exerts its effects on distant target cells, primarily in the kidneys.

Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone), Which Is Released from the Posterior Pituitary