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The gland of our body that releases ADH.
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Pituitary Gland
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Hypothalamus
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Adrenal Gland
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Pancreas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The posterior pituitary stores and releases just two of the many hormones your pituitary gland is responsible for: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin).
Detailed explanation-2: -ADH is stored in neurons within the hypothalamus.
Detailed explanation-3: -ADH, also called vasopressin, is synthesized by the neurons in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary until released upon neural stimulation.
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