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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 publicationEncyclopedia of Behavioral Neuroscience, Three-Volume Set, 1-3
PublisherElsevier
PagesV2-425-V2-431
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9780080453965
ISBN (Print)9780080914558
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2010

Keywords

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

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