1 Anatomy and Function of the Classic Vasopressin-Secreting Hypothalamus-Neurohypophysial System. - 2 Vasopressin Localization and Putative Functions in the Brain. - 3 Development of Vasopressin Systems and Their Functions. - 4 Biosynthesis of Vasopressin and Neurophysins. - 5 Electrophysiology of the Central Vasopressin System. - 6 Electrophysiological Actions of Vasopressin in Extrahypothalamic Regions of the Central Nervous System. - 7 Effect of Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides on Vasopressin Release. - 8 Selective Agonists and Antagonists of Vasopressin. - 9 Physiological Effects of Vasopressin on the Kidney. - 10 Cardiovascular Actions of Vasopressin. - 11 Vasopressin and Endocrine Function. - 12 Vasopressin Receptors in the Brain and Pituitary. - 13 Metabolic Processing of Vasopressin in the Brain and Significance of Metabolites. - 14 Vasopressin and Animal Behavior. - 15 Vasopressin and Human Behavior. - 16 Aging of Rodent Vasopressin Systems: Morphometric and Functional Considerations. - 17 Vasopressin in Relationship to Human Aging and Dementia. Language: English