vasopressin

• Hormon, das im Hypothalamus gebildet und in der Neurohypophyse freigesetzt wird; es erhöht den Blutdruck durch Kontraktion der Kapillarmuskulatur und fördert die Wasserrückresorption in den Nierentubuli, wodurch die Harnausscheidung verringert wird.

A hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland and nerve endings in the hypothalamus that influences blood pressure by contracting capillary muscles and decreases urine output by promoting water reabsorption in the kidney tubules.

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1. Hormone regulating water balanceC1formalmedical

   A hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland that helps control the body's water balance by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

   Hormon zur Regulierung des Wasserhaushalts

   • Vasopressin is essential for maintaining proper hydration levels in the body.
   • Doctors may administer synthetic vasopressin to treat certain forms of diabetes insipidus.
   • The release of vasopressin increases when the body is dehydrated.

   Synonymeadhantidiuretic hormone

2. Blood pressure regulatorC1formalmedical

   A hormone that can constrict blood vessels, thereby helping to increase blood pressure.

   Blutdruckregler

   • Vasopressin is sometimes used in emergency medicine to raise blood pressure during severe shock.
   • The vasoconstrictive effect of vasopressin helps stabilize patients with low blood pressure.
   • Researchers are studying vasopressin's role in blood pressure regulation.

   Synonymeadhantidiuretic hormonepitressin