This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Renal physiology, Subject name: Physiology
The supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus is believed to control secretion of which of the following hormones? 
Select and explain. 
A. Antidiuretic hormone, B. Oxytocin, C. Growth hormone, D. Adrenocoiocotrophic hormone
A: Antidiuretic hormone
Answer: A: Antidiuretic hormone 
Explanation: The supraoptic nucleus (SON) is a nucleus of magnocellular neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus of the mammalian brain. The nucleus is situated at the base of the brain, adjacent to the optic chiasma. In humans, it contains about 3,000 neurons.Function; The cell bodies produce a peptide hormone: anti-diuretic hormone.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no; 311