Episode 134: Hormones and the Endocrine System
The Science of Everything Podcast
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What Is Antidiuretic Hormone?
Antidiuretic hormone controls urine production, sweat and blood pressure. More ADH in the bloodstream increases the permeability of ducts in nephrons. This leads to a greater reuptake of water by the kidneys and hence more salty urine. The other major hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland is oxytocin. It is also a non-trophyic hormone because it affects the female reproductive system directly.
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