The posterior pituitary gland

• found in the brain

• stimulated by the hypothalamus

hormones

• antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin

  • increases water retention in the kidneys which decreases urine production

    • too much- diabetes insides- increases urination and thirst

    • not enough- water retention- increased urine output, decrease in Na in blood

• Oxytocin (OT)

  • stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth, and promotes the release of breast milk

    • too much- increased uterine contractions, emotional dysregulation

    • not enough - impaired labor and delivery, lack of partial bonding