A dipsogen is an agent that causes thirst. (From Greek: δίψα (dipsa), "thirst" and the suffix -gen, "to create".) Angiotensin II is thought to be a powerful...
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retention by the kidneys. An oligopeptide, angiotensin is a hormone and a dipsogen. It is derived from the precursor molecule angiotensinogen, a serum globulin...
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receptor → IP3 vasoconstriction release of aldosterone from adrenal cortex dipsogen. 16 Antidiuretic hormone (or vasopressin, arginine vasopressin) ADH Peptide...
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hand, causes vasoconstriction on the systemic arterioles and acts as a dipsogen for ostriches. Both of these antidiuretic hormones work together to maintain...
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Hepatocytes vasoconstriction release of aldosterone from adrenal cortex dipsogen. Thrombopoietin THPO Hepatocytes stimulates megakaryocytes to produce platelets...
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