vasopressin Synonyms
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vasopressin Meaning
vasopressin (n)
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 reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
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hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating ca
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Vasopressin, an antidiuretic hormone, regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys.
The secretion of vasopressin is stimulated by hypertonicity, dehydration, and blood loss.
Vasopressin acts on the collecting ducts in the kidneys, increasing their water permeability.
Vasopressin deficiency leads to diabetes insipidus, a condition characterized by excessive thirst and urination.
