Posterior pituitary

Posterior pituitary, containing oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. Antidiuretic hormones can shrink blood vessels and increase blood pressure, also known as vasopressin. It is mainly used to treat diabetes insipidus and pulmonary hemorrhage. Oxytocin, also known as oxytocin, is mainly used to induce labor.

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