Which of the following is true about functions of paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei?
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: Paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei:
Regulate water balance.
Produce ADH (Supraoptic) and oxytocin (Paraventricular) which are stored in posterior pituitary.
Destruction causes diabetes insipidus.
Paraventricular nucleus projects to autonomic nuclei of brainstem and spinal cord.
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