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Anti durietic hormone |
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Answer» Vassopressin ADH- Anti-diuretic HormoneADH, also known as arginine vasopressin, is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It is made up of special nerve cells found at the base of the hypothalamus. The hormone is transported to the pituitary gland via axons, where it is released into the bloodstream. It regulates and balances the amount of water in the blood.Functions Of ADH\tIt acts on the kidneys and the blood vessels and functions to control the blood pressure. Higher concentrations of ADH constrict the\xa0blood vessels\xa0which increases the blood pressure.\tIt allows the water in the urine to be taken back in a specific area in the kidney and thus reduces the amount of water excreted through the urine thereby conserving the volume of the fluid in the body.\tIt is mainly responsible for homeostasis. |
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