The Latent Evidence Section develops and identifies latent fingerprints, palm prints, and sometimes even foot prints. The section deals with virtually any area of friction ridge skin impressions that may be developed.
Vasopressin, also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP), antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or argipressin, is a neurohypophysial hormone found in most mammals.Its two primary functions are to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels. It is likely that vasopressin acts in conjunction with corticotropin-releasing hormone to modulate the release of corticosteroids from the adrenal gland in response to stress, particularly during pregnancy and lactation in mammals.
Abbr. VP A hormone, related to oxytocin, that is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, stimulates intestinal motility, and reduces the excretion of urine.Also called antidiuretic hormone.ysine vasopressin the antidiuretic hormone of the pig family, differing from arginine vasopressin in having lysine instead of arginine at position 8. A synthetic preparation, lypressin, is used as an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor.