Pitressin — synonyms, definition

1. Pitressin (Noun)

3 synonyms
ADH antidiuretic hormone vasopressin
1 definition

Pitressin (Noun) — Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules.

6 types of
endocrine hormone internal secretion pressor vasoconstrictive vasoconstrictor