Anti-Diuretic Hormone increases
reabsorption of water by the kidney - which prevents the body from
losing excessive amounts of water.
Insufficient anti-diuretic hormone can result in diabetes insipidus (a condition
in which large amounts of urine are produced - note that diabetes insipidus
is not to be confused with diabetes mellitus). Diabetes insipidus may
be treated by administration of anti-diuretic hormone to the patient - either
nasally or by injection.
Anti-Diuretic Hormone also causes constriction
of blood vessels.
Intravenous injections of this hormone are used to control bleeding from certain
parts of the body by restricting blood flow. |
