A 50-year-old man came with the complaint of a headache and raised intracranial tension. Radiological examination revealed a brain tumor compressing Supraoptic nucleus in the hypothalamus. Which of the following hormone is decreased?
Correct Answer: Antidiuretic Hormone
Description: ADH is formed primarily in the supraoptic nuclei, whereas oxytocin is formed primarily in the paraventricular nuclei whereas other hormones are from the anterior pituitary.
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