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ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationPituitary GlandEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Alcohol inhibits the secretion of
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Solution:
The anti-diuretic hormone is released by the posterior pituitary and is formed by the hypothalamus. Drinking alcohol inhibits the release of the hormone vasopressin, also known as ADH (Anti-diuretic hormone). When ADH decreases, reabsorption of water gets hampered and as a result, a large amount of water is lost through urine, resulting in dehydration and lowering blood pressure.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Pituitary Gland
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