1) Adh 2) Pitressin
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1) Antidiuretic hormone 2) Endocrine 3) Hormone 4) Internal secretion 5) Pitressin 6) Vasoconstrictive 7) Vasoconstrictor
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Vasopressin, also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP), antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or argipressin, is a neurohypophysial hormone found in most mammals. Its two primary functions are to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels. Vasopressin regulates the body`s retention of water by acting to increase water reabsorption in the collec....
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A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary that raises blood pressure and increases re-absorption of water by the kidneys.
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(from the article `endocrine system, human`) Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin evolved from a single primordial neurohypophyseal hormone called vasotocin, which is present in lower ... Vasopressin is a peptide hormone that is synthesized in magnocellular neurons of the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothala...
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<protein> A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesised in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus. ......
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(va″zo-) (vas″o-pres´in) a hormone secreted by cells of the hypothalamic nuclei and then stored as a posterior pituitary hormone for release as necessary; it stimulates contraction of the muscular tissues of the capillaries and arterioles, raising the blood pressure, and increases peristalsi...
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(= antidiuretic hormone; ADH) A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesized in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus.
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(VP) Type: Term Pronunciation: vā′sō-pres′in, vas-ō- Definitions: 1. A nonapeptide neurohypophysial hormone related to oxytocin and vasotocin; synthetically prepared or obtained from the posterior lobe of the pituitary of healthy domestic animals. In pharmacologic doses vasopressin causes water retention and contra...
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Vasopressin: A relatively small (peptide) molecule that is released by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain after being made nearby (in the hypothalamus). Vasopressin has an antidiuretic action that prevents the production of dilute urine (and so is antidiuretic). A syndrome of inappropriate secretion of vasopressin which results in the ina...
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Vasopressin is an antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, that controls the amount of water secreted by the kidneys and raises blood pressure.
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Alternative name for antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
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n] - hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus
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antidiuretic hormone noun hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting rea...
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See antidiuretic hormone.
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An extremely potent vasoconstrictor. It may replace the use of epinephrine in treatment of refractory ventricular fibrillation.
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