Question

What is vasopressin involved in?

Answer 1

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

1. It is a naturally occurring hormone that helps in controlling various physical processes & several life-threatening conditions, including bleeding abnormalities and septic shocks.
2. The low level of Antidiuretic hormone in blood cells results in:
   1. Diabetes insipidus.
   2. Primary polydipsia.
   3. Damage to hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
3. A lot of water is excreted by the kidneys, which then increases urine volume and lowers blood pressure.
4. The high level of Antidiuretic hormone in the blood cells results in:
   1. Acute conditions, symptoms include – headache, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, etc. In very severe cases, coma and seizures can also occur.
   2. Other symptoms of increased Antidiuretic hormone include- brain cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer, lymphoma, emphysema, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, etc.