Which hormone is alternately known as vasopressin due to its effect on blood pressure by causing constriction of arterioles (small arteries)?
A) oxytocin
B) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D) growth hormone (GH)
E) luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also known as vasopressin, because in addition to its function in regulating water balance in the body, it can also cause constriction of arterioles (small arteries), leading to an increase in blood pressure.

Which Hormone Is Alternately Known as Vasopressin Due to Its