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What is the effect of high levels of anti-diuretic hormone?
What is the effect of high levels of anti-diuretic hormone?
- The kidneys release more salt
- The kidneys release more water
- The kidneys retain more water (correct)
- The kidneys stop functioning
What is Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH)?
What is Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH)?
- A condition where the kidneys release too much water
- A condition where the kidneys retain too much salt
- A condition where excess anti-diuretic hormone is released when it is not needed (correct)
- A condition where the kidneys stop functioning
What are some causes of excessive levels of anti-diuretic hormone?
What are some causes of excessive levels of anti-diuretic hormone?
- Diseases of the liver and pancreas
- Drug side-effects and diseases of the stomach
- Diseases of the lungs, chest wall, hypothalamus or pituitary (correct)
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Test your knowledge on the effects of excess anti-diuretic hormone with this informative quiz. Learn about the condition known as Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretion and its impact on the body's water balance. Discover the symptoms and consequences of high levels of this hormone and how it can lead to hyponatraemia. Take this quiz to educate yourself on this important topic.
