The major action of ADH

On principal cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct

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Hemophilia A, is caused by factor VIII deficiency.

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von Willebrand factor deficiency likewise causes a bleeding disorder (von Willebrand disease) by reducing platelet adhesion and by lowering plasma factor VIII

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Hemophilia B (Christmas disease), is caused by factor IX deficiency.

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Anticlotting mechanisms  The tendency of blood to clot is balanced in vivo by reactions that prevent clotting inside the blood vessels, break down any clots that 

do form, or both.

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Antithrombin III is a circulating protease inhibitor that binds to serine proteases in the coagulation system, blocking their activity as clotting factors.

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Antithrombin III is a circulating protease inhibitor that binds to serine proteases in the coagulation system, blocking their activity as clotting factors.