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Neuropeptides and regulation of water intake

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Abstract

Peptides play an important role as peripheral and central signals that promote maintenance of body fluid homeostasis. Many of these peptides are involved in the physiological and behavioral responses generating thirst, especially in response to extracellular dehydration (hypovolemia). This article discusses the influence of peptides on intake of water and saline solutions with a focus on peptides that act on or are synthesized within the brain.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Curated Reference Collection in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology
PublisherElsevier Science Ltd.
Pages425-431
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780128093245
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Aldosterone
  • Angiotensin
  • Circumventricular organ
  • Dehydration
  • Drinking
  • Glucagon-like peptide-1
  • Homeostasis
  • Natriuretic peptide
  • Osmoreceptor
  • Oxytocin
  • Receptor
  • Renin
  • Salt appetite
  • Thirst
  • Vasopressin

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