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ADH Full Form

ADH Full Form

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:01 PM IST

What is the full form of ADH?

The anti-diuretic hormone is the full form of ADH. It is also called Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) and has a half-life of 16-24 minutes. It is a peptide pro-hormone encoded by the AVP gene and further activated to AVP. This activated form moves through the axon in the posterior pituitary and is released through vesicles. This hormone has two significant functions: ADH increases renal re-absorption and constricts arterioles. This increases peripheral vascular resistance, increasing arterial blood pressure. Other functions include pair bonding, sexual motivation, social behaviour, and maternal responses to stress. ADH is also involved in cardiomyocyte differentiation and in maintaining heart muscle homeostasis.

ADH Full Form
ADH Full Form

Functions of ADH

  • Regulation of the amount of water.

  • Maintain water metabolism by collectively working with baroreceptors and osmotic sensors.

  • Water reabsorption and production of concentrated urine.

  • Balance blood composition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the average ADH level?

1-5pg/mL (picograms per millilitre) is the normal ADH level.

2. What will happen if the levels of ADH are increased?

This may lead to nausea, headaches and vomiting. In extreme cases, coma and seizures can occur.

3. What are the conditions which can lead to increased ADH levels?

Epilepsy, brain trauma, tuberculosis, AIDS, or surgery can increase the levels of ADH.

4. What are the natural ways of balancing ADH?

There are various ways to this:

  • Proper sleep schedule

  • Regulating stress level

  • Sufficient water intake

  • Balanced diet intake and avoiding junk food items

  • Avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin

  • Avoiding morphine or nicotine

5. What are the causes of low ADH levels?

The causes of low ADH levels include:

  • Excessive water intake

  • Damaged pituitary gland or hypothalamus

  • Diabetes insipidus might result from any trauma, tumour, trauma, or inflammation of the pituitary gland.

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