This hormone is also known as vasopressin or arginine vasopressin (AVP ).
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The paraventricular nuclei produce mostly oxytocin and the supraoptic mostly vasopressin although both hormones may also be produced by the other type of nuclei.
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A particular gene that produces a protein called vasopressin in their brains contributes to these behaviors.
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The scientists plan to study the hormone vasopressin which is known to control aggressive behavior in male rats.
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Previous studies have shown the vasopressin receptor gene regulates social behaviors in many species.
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Plasma vasopressin levels correlate positively with intensity of nausea.
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Vasopressin cells display phasic discharge patterning that reflects bistability in the mechanisms governing membrane excitability.
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)-Also called vasopressin, a hormone that acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance.
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Drug therapies that promote intestinal motility (ability of the intestine to move spontaneously), such as cisapride and vasopressin (Pitressin), are sometimes prescribed.