Question

What is vasopressin? Mention the function of it.

Answer 1

ANSWER

• Vasopressin is also called as the  anti-diuretic hormone.

• It is a peptide hormone formed in the hypothalamus.

• It maintains the volume of water in the extracellular fluid (the fluid space that surrounds cells).

• ADH constantly regulates and balances the amount of water in your blood.

• It maintains the water conversation in the kidneys.

• Vasopressin also raises blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels.
• Vasopressin helps prevent loss of water from the body by reducing urine output and helping the kidneys reabsorb water into the body.

                                                         

Answer 2

Vasopressin is arginine vasopressin (AVP) or argipressin.

 

Explanation:

• Vasopressin is arginine vasopressin (AVP) or argipressin.  
• This hormone is formed in the hypothalamus of the neurons.
• Vasopressin is transported from axons to the blood vessels.
• It is also connected to kidney and blood vessels where many functions are performed by the vasopressin.
• The chemical structure of vasopressin shows that it is made up of nine amino acids.
• This hormone is used for treating diabetes.