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Expand the term ADH.


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ADH:

  1. ADH or the antidiuretic hormone is released from the posterior region of the pituitary gland.
  2. Another term for this hormone is vasopressin.
  3. ADH regulates the level of water and electrolytes in the blood, thus maintaining homeostasis.
  4. It also stimulates the contraction of the blood vessels.

Therefore, the expanded term of ADH is an antidiuretic hormone.


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