1. Vasopressin
Gobind Gill

2. Structure

3. Structure

4. Background Hypothalamus Pituitary Gland Stimulii Functions
Water retention in kidney
Blood vessel constriction

5. Regulation in Kidney

6. Regulation in Kidney

7. Site of Action in Kidney

8. Mechanism of Action

9. Mechanism of Action

10. Mechanism of action

11. Other Influencers

12. Vasopressin-Related Disorders
Central diabetes insipidus
Thirst
Dehydration
Large volume of dilute urine
Treatment: desmopressin
Hyponatremia
Low blood osmolarity
Increased water retention
Side effects: headache, nausea vomiting, fatigue, loss of apetite
Treatment: VR2 agonist

13. Questions