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- Antidiuretic - Wikipedia
An antidiuretic is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in an animal 's body by reducing urination, [1] opposing diuresis [2] Its effects are opposite that of a diuretic The major endogenous antidiuretics are antidiuretic hormone (ADH; also called vasopressin) and oxytocin
- What to Know About Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - WebMD
Find out what you need to know about antidiuretic hormone and discover the pros, cons, and how it may affect your health
- List of Antidiuretic hormones - Drugs. com
Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary It is important mainly for its actions on the kidneys where it increases the re-absorption of water
- Anti-diuretic hormone | Hormones
Anti-diuretic hormone acts to maintain blood pressure, blood volume and salt levels in the blood by controlling the amount of urine excreted by the kidney
- Antidiuretic Hormone - University of Rochester Medical Center
This test measures how much antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is in your blood ADH is made by your hypothalamus It keeps the amount of water in your body in balance Certain conditions can affect the amount of ADH that your body makes These include hyponatremia or low sodium levels in your bodily fluids They also include diabetes insipidus
- What Is an Antidiuretic and How Does It Function?
An antidiuretic is a substance that helps the body conserve water by reducing the amount of urine produced When the body loses too much water, these substances signal the kidneys to reabsorb more fluid, preventing dehydration
- Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone) - CV Physiology
Vasopressin (arginine vasopressin, AVP; antidiuretic hormone, ADH) is a peptide hormone formed in the hypothalamus, then transported via axons to the posterior pituitary, which releases it into the blood
- Antidiuretic hormones: Uses, common brands, and safety info
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is used to regulate the body’s fluid balance This hormone works with your kidneys to manage the amount of water released from your body and, in general, decreases the production of urine
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