vasopressin

• Hormônio liberado pela neuro-hipófise que regula a reabsorção de água nos túbulos renais, reduzindo o volume de urina, e que também eleva a pressão arterial ao contrair a musculatura dos capilares.

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.

   Hormônio que regula o equilíbrio hídrico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadhantidiuretic hormone

2. Blood pressure regulatorC1formalmedical

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

   Regulador da pressão arterial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadhantidiuretic hormonepitressin