ADH
Americanabbreviation
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Once at the kidneys, ADH changes the kidneys to become more permeable to water by stimulating the temporary insertion of water channels, aquaporins, into the kidney tubules.
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Different regions of the kidneys have specialized cells that respond to chemical messengers and hormones like epinephrine, renin, aldosterone, ADH, and ANP.
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Different regions of the nephrons have specialized cells that respond to chemical messengers and hormones like epinephrine, renin, aldosterone, ADH, and ANP.
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The hypothalamus controls the mechanisms of ADH secretion, either by regulating blood volume or the concentration of water in the blood.
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Angiotensin II in addition to being a potent vasoconstrictor also causes an increase in ADH and increased thirst, both of which help to raise blood pressure.
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