The hormone vasopressin acts in the short term to________and in the long term to ______ thereby increasing mean arterial pressure.

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Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), acts in the short term to vasoconstrict arterioles, which increases blood pressure. In the long term, it decreases urine outflow by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys, which also helps to increase blood volume and mean arterial pressure.

The Hormone Vasopressin Acts in the Short Term To________and in the Long