Water Excretion and ADH Regulation
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What is the primary use of vasopressin and desmopressin?

  • Reducing excessive water loss
  • Managing syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
  • Treating congestive heart failure
  • Treating central diabetes insipidus (correct)

    • Which receptors are mainly involved in the renal actions of ADH agonists?

  • V1b and V2 ADH receptors
  • V1a and V2 ADH receptors (correct)
  • V1a and V1b ADH receptors
  • V2 ADH receptors only

    • What is the primary indication for the use of ADH antagonists?

  • Increasing urine output
  • Reducing blood pressure
  • Managing conditions with excessive water retention (correct)
  • Treating central diabetes insipidus

    • What is the current trend in managing conditions with excessive water retention due to ADH overproduction?

    <p>Using specific ADH receptor antagonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of ADH agonists on the body?

    <p>Increased water retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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