The neurohypophysis secretes oxytocin
the antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

is secreted in women
delivery to increase the and
frequency of the contractions
and thus to the baby’s birth.
During lactation period the infant’s
action on the mother’s
stimulates the production of
that then increases the ofmilk
by the mammary .

Vasopressin, or ADH, in the
water regulation of the body and thus in
the control of the pressure since it
allows resorption of free water
through the tubules. Aswater
goes back to the circulation the blood
volume .