Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to regulate water balance in the body by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys, thus influencing fluid homeostasis, electrolyte balance, and overall blood volume.
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