ADH is also called vasopressin. What functions of vasopressin make this an appropriate name for this hormone?
What will be an ideal response?
ADH leads to water retention. ADH also lead to constriction of the smooth muscle around the blood vessels. Both functions tend to raise blood pressure, thus vaso (for vascular) pressin (for the increase in pressure).
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