Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone). Vasopressin (arginine vasopressin, AVP; antidiuretic hormone, ADH) is a peptide hormone formed in the hypothalamus, then transported via axons to, and released from, the posterior pituitary into the blood. AVP has two principle sites of action: the kidney and blood vessels.
The Face That Launched 1,000 Awws. Like a tiny feline fashion model, this Persian kitten seems to know how to tilt her head just so. And wow, her eyes are stunning. It's no wonder that the Persian is one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association.
Some of the sculptures are electric or battery-powered and have a slow-moving paw beckoning. The maneki-neko is sometimes also called the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, beckoning cat, or fortune cat in English. Maneki-neko comes in different colors, styles and degrees of ornateness. Common colors are white, black, gold and sometimes red.