In the CNS of mammals, most neurons are myelinated, but the cells that form the myelin are oligodendrocytes rather than Schwann cells

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ADH (Vasopressin) contraction of vascular smooth muscle

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The receptor for ADH on vascular smooth muscle V1 receptor, which is coupled via a Galpha q protein.

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Central diabetes insipidus – No ADH Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus - principal cells are unresponsive to ADH

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The cells of the adrenal cortex contain large amounts of smooth endoplasmic reticulum, which is involved in the steroid-forming process.

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The hormones of the adrenal cortex are derivatives of cholesterol.

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The adrenal cortex secretes three classes of steroid hormones:

Glucocorticoids

Mineralocorticoids

Androgens