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What are the functions of Vasopressin ?

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Functions of Vasopressin or ADH

(a) It controls the water balance of the body by increasing the reabsorption of water in kidney tubules and producing a hypertonic *****.

(b) It also causes the contraction of the smooth muscle fibres of blood vessels thereby raising blood pressure. Under secretion of ADH [Antidiuretic Hormone] causes diabetes insipidus.

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