Smo has seven TM α helices, is a member of the GPCR superfamily, and is related in sequence to the Fz.

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Posterior pituitary secretes neuropeptides, ADH and oxytocin

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ADH and oxytocin synthesized in cell bodies of hypothalamic neurons and secreted from nerve terminals in the posterior pituitary.

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ADH and oxytocin are homologous nonapeptides

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ADH is the major hormone concerned with regulation of body fluid osmolarity.

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The major action of ADH on principal cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct

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The receptor for ADH on the principal cells is V2 receptor, which is coupled via a Galpha s protein.