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Which of the following is true about functions of paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei?

A
Regulate water balance
B
Produce oxytocin and ADH respectively
C
Destruction can lead to diabetes insipidus
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
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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