1 The posterior pituitary lobe releases two hormones that are produced in the hypothalamus: 2  Oxytocin, which is responsible for stimulation of milk ejection (milk letdown) and for stimulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction at birth.  Vasopressin (ADH), which is the primary regulator of body water.
cravat. noun craÂ·vat \krÉ-Ëvat\. Tweet. : a short, wide piece of cloth that is worn around the neck by men with its ends tucked inside the collar of a shirt or sweater.ravat. noun craÂ·vat \krÉ-Ëvat\. Tweet. : a short, wide piece of cloth that is worn around the neck by men with its ends tucked inside the collar of a shirt or sweater.
As he was arranging his cravat before the glass, something occurred to him which made him thoughtful. He was in evening dress and wore a white cravat and gloves. It was a sweltering day for a gentleman to work among the weeds in a strawberry-field, in coat and cravat. The cravat is a distinct companion of the wig, and was worn whenever and wherever wigs were donned. The young man with the blue cravat sucked the top of his cane, and winked openly at his companions, both of whom were cracking nuts, and flinging the shells down the embankment.