Definitions for vasopressin
ˌvæs oʊˈprɛs ɪnva·so·pressin

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1. vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH, Pitressinnoun

   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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1. vasopressinnoun

   An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

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1. Vasopressin

   Human vasopressin, also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH), arginine vasopressin (AVP) or argipressin, is a hormone synthesized from the AVP gene as a peptide prohormone in neurons in the hypothalamus, and is converted to AVP. It then travels down the axon terminating in the posterior pituitary, and is released from vesicles into the circulation in response to extracellular fluid hypertonicity (hyperosmolality). AVP has two primary functions. First, it increases the amount of solute-free water reabsorbed back into the circulation from the filtrate in the kidney tubules of the nephrons. Second, AVP constricts arterioles, which increases peripheral vascular resistance and raises arterial blood pressure.A third function is possible. Some AVP may be released directly into the brain from the hypothalamus, and may play an important role in social behavior, sexual motivation and pair bonding, and maternal responses to stress.Vasopressin induces differentiation of stem cells into cardiomyocytes and promotes heart muscle homeostasis.It has a very short half-life, between 16 and 24 minutes.

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1. vasopressin

   Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It plays a key role in maintaining the water balance in the body by concentrating urine and reducing water loss. It can also constrict blood vessels, which increases blood pressure. In addition, it plays a role in social behavior, sexual motivation, and other functions in the brain.

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1. vasopressin

   Is a type of hormone produced and secreted in the body of an animal or human.

   Vasopressin is a hormone that acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on October 20, 2015  

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   • Vasoconstrictor

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   The numerical value of vasopressin in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of vasopressin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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