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Neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) Flashcards

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Neurohypophysis hormones

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  • ADH
  • Oxytocin
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Other names for ADH

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  • Vasopressin
  • Arginine vasopressin
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ADH is released in response to what?

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Increase in sodium in the blood (hypernatremia)

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This hormone reabsorbs water in late DCT and the collecting duct of the nephron of the kidney by inserting aquaporins in the membrane

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ADH

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ADH deficiency

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  • Polyuria
  • Polydypsia (diabetes insipidus)
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Oxytocin is released in response to what?

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  • Labor
  • Lactation
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Oxytocin action

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  • Contracts uterus
  • Milk let-down
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