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What is the primary cause of low ADH levels in Central Diabetes Insipidus?
What is the primary cause of low ADH levels in Central Diabetes Insipidus?
- Electrolyte imbalance in the body
- Damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (correct)
- Dehydration due to lack of water intake
- Inflammation of the distal convoluted tubule
What is the term for the process of re-absorbing substances into the body?
What is the term for the process of re-absorbing substances into the body?
- Resorption
- Absorption
- Reabsorption (correct)
- Desorption
What is the term for the type of dehydration characterized by water loss and an increase in electrolytes?
What is the term for the type of dehydration characterized by water loss and an increase in electrolytes?
- Isotonic dehydration
- Hypertonic dehydration (correct)
- Hypotonic dehydration
- Dehydration due to lack of water
What is the result of a lack of ADH production in the hypothalamus?
What is the result of a lack of ADH production in the hypothalamus?
Which type of diabetes insipidus is characterized by the DCT not responding to ADH's instructions to reabsorb water?
Which type of diabetes insipidus is characterized by the DCT not responding to ADH's instructions to reabsorb water?
What is the cause of polyuria in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus?
What is the cause of polyuria in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus?
What is a cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is a cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is a potential complication of sickle cell anemia?
What is a potential complication of sickle cell anemia?
What is a cause of gestational diabetes insipidus?
What is a cause of gestational diabetes insipidus?
What is a characteristic symptom of diabetes insipidus?
What is a characteristic symptom of diabetes insipidus?
What is a common laboratory finding in diabetes insipidus?
What is a common laboratory finding in diabetes insipidus?
What is the main cause of diabetes insipidus?
What is the main cause of diabetes insipidus?
What is a risk factor for acute kidney injury?
What is a risk factor for acute kidney injury?
What is the function of osmoreceptors in the body?
What is the function of osmoreceptors in the body?
Which hormone is involved in milk production in mammary glands?
Which hormone is involved in milk production in mammary glands?
What is another name for antidiuretic hormone?
What is another name for antidiuretic hormone?
What is the result of high blood osmolarity in the body?
What is the result of high blood osmolarity in the body?
