Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
What is an Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)? Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to regulate the body’s retention of water, helping to maintain the body’s water balance and prevent dehydration. Introduction: The goal of ADH-level testing ADH…