hormonal and metabolic disorders
Overview of the Pituitary Gland
Posterior lobe hormones
The posterior lobe of the pituitary produces only two hormones: Vasopressin Oxytocin (also called antidiuretic hormone) regulates the amount of water excreted by the kidneys and is therefore important in maintaining About Body Water . Oxytocincauses the uterus to contract during childbirth and immediately after delivery to prevent excessive bleeding.Oxytocinalso stimulates contractions of the milk ducts in the breast, which move milk to the nipple (the let-down) in lactating women.Oxytocinhas some additional roles in both men and women. 