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  2. Magnocellular neurosecretory cell - Wikipedia

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    There are two types of magnocellular neurosecretory cells, oxytocin-producing cells and vasopressin-producing cells, but a small number can produce both hormones. These cells are neuroendocrine neurons, are electrically excitable, and generate action potentials in response to afferent stimulation. [2]

  3. Neurohypophysial hormone - Wikipedia

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    Most of the circulating oxytocin and vasopressin hormones are synthesized in magnocellular neurosecretory cells of the supraoptic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. They are then transported in neurosecretory granules along axons within the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial tract by axoplasmic flow to axon terminals forming the ...

  4. Paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus - Wikipedia

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    The magnocellular cells in the PVN elaborate and secrete two peptide hormones: oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones are packaged into large vesicles, which are then transported down the unmyelinated axons of the cells and released from neurosecretory nerve terminals residing in the posterior pituitary gland. [citation needed]

  5. Neurohormone - Wikipedia

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    A neurohormone is any hormone produced and released by neuroendocrine cells (also called neurosecretory cells) into the blood. [1] [2] By definition of being hormones, they are secreted into the circulation for systemic effect, but they can also have a role of neurotransmitter or other roles such as autocrine (self) or paracrine (local) messenger.

  6. Supraoptic nucleus - Wikipedia

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    The cell bodies produce the peptide hormone vasopressin, which is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), and the peptide hormone oxytocin. [1] Both of these peptides are released from the posterior pituitary. ADH travels via the bloodstream to its target cells in the papillary ducts in the kidneys, enhancing water reabsorption. Oxytocin ...

  7. List of human endocrine organs and actions - Wikipedia

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    From cells Effect Insulin-like growth factor (or somatomedin) (Primarily) IGF: Hepatocytes: insulin-like effects regulate cell growth and development Angiotensinogen and angiotensin: Hepatocytes: vasoconstriction. release of aldosterone from adrenal cortex dipsogen. Thrombopoietin: THPO: Hepatocytes: stimulates megakaryocytes to produce ...

  8. Vasopressin - Wikipedia

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    The magnocellular neurons that secrete vasopressin are adjacent to magnocellular neurons that secrete oxytocin, and are similar in many respects. The similarity of the two peptides can cause some cross-reactions: oxytocin has a slight antidiuretic function, and high levels of AVP can cause uterine contractions. [50] [51]

  9. Posterior pituitary - Wikipedia

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    The posterior pituitary consists mainly of neuronal projections of magnocellular neurosecretory cells extending from the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. These axons store and release neurohypophysial hormones oxytocin and vasopressin into the neurohypophyseal capillaries, from there they get into the systemic ...