Diabetes Insipidus and Homeostasis

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Questions and Answers

Which hormone regulates water loss from the kidneys?

  • Estrogen
  • Insulin
  • Testosterone
  • ADH (correct)

What causes diabetes insipidus?

  • An autoimmune disorder
  • A viral infection
  • A bacterial infection
  • A gene mutation (correct)

What does diabetes insipidus do to the water balance of the body?

  • It increases water loss (correct)
  • It has no effect on water loss
  • It decreases water loss
  • It causes water retention

How does Carlos maintain homeostasis despite his condition?

<p>By drinking more water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hormone ADH?

<p>Regulating water balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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