A dipsogen is an agent that causes
thirst. (From
Greek: ''δίψα'' ''(dipsa)'', "thirst" and the suffix ''-gen'', "to create".)
They include
Angiotensin II
Angiotensin is a peptide hormone that causes vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure. It is part of the renin–angiotensin system, which regulates blood pressure. Angiotensin also stimulates the release of aldosterone from the ...
.
References
External links
'Fluid Physiology' by Kerry Brandis (from http://www.anaesthesiamcq.com)
Physiology
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